Donald Edward Nelson, 31, died Dec. 18, 2004 from a brain aneurysm at Ventura County Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1973.

Donnie graduated from Live Oak High School in 1991. He was a beloved father, brother, son, honorably discharged Marine, and member of Morgan Hill Bible Church. 

Donnie was an avid photographer who enjoyed paintballing, playing volleyball, and playing video games. Donnie was known for having a great sense of humor or as he would have loved to say, "a sardonic wit". He also had many good friends and neighbors who cared for him deeply.

In October of this year, Donnie began attending the Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura. His dream of a career in photography was cut short, but we believe that God must have had a different plan.  It is with peace we let him go.

Donnie is survived by Grandparents Georgia Nelson, Doris Freeman, and Edward Freeman; parents Dana and Bettie Nelson; siblings and spouses Rachelle Siefken (Steve), Danielle Causin (Clay), Michelle Siefken (Eric), Robert Nelson (Sarah); Nieces Crysta and Callista Causin, Charlotte Siefken and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his grandfather Donald Edwin Nelson. Memorial service takes place at 2 PM Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at Morgan Hill Bible Church.