Patricia Ann Nelson, 78, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away March 2, 2009. Born August 27, 1930 in Chicago, IL she moved to Arizona in 1975 and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Phillip Michael Nelson on March 23, 2008 and her daughter Linda Beaumont on July 18, 2005. . A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Patricia is survived by her children Phillip Nelson, Jr., Steven Nelson, Roy Nelson and Kimberly Theerkorn, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ.