Vicky Ann (Cockman) Nelson

Vicky Ann Nelson, “Makoons” meaning Bear Cub, 66, longtime resident of

Balkan, MN and proud member of the Turtle Clan with the Leech Lake Band of

Ojibwe, journeyed to the Spirit World on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born

on January 15, 1959, to Charles and Marie (Lincoln) Cockman in Grand Rapids,

MN.Vicky graduated from Greenway High School and still holds track records

there. She married Terry Lee Nelson on June 5, 1982. She worked at US Steel

MinnTac, as a bartender and as a caregiver over the years. Her favorite pastimes

were bird watching, sci-fi and horror movies and “putzing” with things. She will

always be remembered by her family as a great cook making the best mashed

potatoes, spaghetti and wild rice dishes.

          Vicky is survived by her children: Jessica Nelson-Rademacher, Sauk Rapids, Jamie

Lynn Nelson, Hibbing, and Alex Nelson, Chisholm; special niece: Bobbi Busick,

Grand Rapids; siblings: Bonnie Rautio, Grand Rapids, and Paul (June) Cockman,

Bovey; grandchildren: Jeremy, Austin, Anastasia, Mikala, Alexis, Eliason, Maya,

Tyler and Trevor; mother-in-law, Barbara Nelson, Hibbing; four great-

grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Giga-waabamigoo miinawaa. We will see you again!

          She was preceded in death by her husband: Terry, her parents: Charles and Marie,

brother: Robert Cockman, sister: Carol Stockwell and niece: Billie Harrington.

          A Celebration of Life for Vicky will be held on Friday, January 24 from Noon to 4

pm at the Lone Eagle Ball Club Community Center located at 30975 Arctic Road

in Deer River, MN.  Arrangements are with Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine,

MN

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