Dr. William Henry Nelson

November 3, 1923 - January 3, 2020

Loving father of Eva, beloved husband of Mary, William left Omaha, Nebraska at the age of nineteen to complete his doctorate at Columbia University. He went on to hold a distinguished academic career, lecturing at N.Y.U., Rice University, and finally the University of Toronto, St. George, where he retired from University College after twenty eight years. Possessed of a ferociously brilliant mind, unmatched compassion, generosity, and an inviolate sense of justice, Dr. Nelson was a proud civil rights and environmental activist, who prioritized the needs of others above his own at every opportunity. Kind and warm of heart, he had a special affection for animals, and always took the time to rescue and comfort those in need. A personal acquaintance of two U.S. Presidents and an American patriot in the truest sense, Bill always laboured honourably and tirelessly at whatever he did to leave the world a better place. Dad, you're the greatest man we'll ever know. Thank you. If desired, tribute donations may be made to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Special thanks to Drs. Allaby and O’Shea. Funeral arrangements entrusted to https://www.circleoflifecbc.com