David C. Nelder, 53, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2000. He grew up in Garden City and resided in Jacksonville, FL, for the past 28 years. Survivors include his wife Pat Nelder; son, Brian; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Ryan Ard; grandson, Andrew Ard; brother, Robert Nelder and wife Peggy and their children, Michael and Susan; father and mother-in-law, Philip and Odette Hunderman; a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and many good friends.
Martin J. Coloson, of Garden City, died on Aug. 16, 2000. He was a WWII US Army veteran, 10th Armored Division and a POW. Husband of Adele K. Father of Pamela C. Knell, Martin J. Coloson Jr. and Christine C. Bohach. Grandfather of Christopher, Raymond, Elizabeth, Jason, Melissa, Leanne and Emily. Arrangements were made the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Funeral Mass at St. Anne's RC Church. Cremation Fresh Pond Crematory. Contributions can be made to St. Anne's RC Church, Garden City.
Miriam H. Bellinger, formerly of Garden City, died on Aug. 18, 2000. Wife of the late Robert M. Mother of Robert K. and Nancy West (Douglas). Grandmother of one. Arrangements were made the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City.
Barbara M. Fletcher, of Garden City, died on Aug. 18, 2000. Daughter of the late Gertrude and Leo. Sister of Richard T. and the late Donald L. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's RC Church. Contributions can be made to St. Joseph's Human Services, 130 5th St., Garden City, NY 11530.