Obituary of Christian Allen Nelson

Gone too soon ... Christian Allen Nelson, 25, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Copperopolis, CA. Christian was born on July 12,1995 in San Jose, CA and was raised in Hollister, CA. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lisa Nelson, his younger brother, Sean Nelson, and his dog, Thor. Christian was a graduate of San Benito High School in 2013. Following high school, he attended UTI in Goodyear, AZ where he earned his Associate Diesel Mechanic's Degree in 2015. After earning his degree, he moved to Copperopolis where he worked and played. Christian had a passion for adventure, whether it was camping with friends and family, dirt biking, off-roading, boating, or simply driving wherever his heart took him. Although he was a person with few words, he loved sharing his passions with others. He loved being with his family and friends, family dinners at his Nonni's, hanging out with his cousins, and playing with Thor. Christian was a very caring and loving person who expressed his love through acts of kindness and compassion. He was a person you could count on anytime and anywhere. He has gone to be with his Nonno, Grandpa and Grandma at God's side. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. May God Bless and keep you, Christian. Memorial Service will be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 14,2021 at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito Street Hollister, CA 95023 Interment will be private. Covid Rules will apply.