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Roger D. Nelson
November 8, 1960 ~ March 30, 2017 (age 56) 56 Years Old Light a Candle
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A GARDEN PATH was sent on April 8, 2017
Linda, My deepest most sincere condolences to you and your family. Roger will be missed by many. Regards, Joseph Conyers
Message from Fran and Don Buske
April 7, 2017 1:25 PM
Dear Linda and Family:
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Roger's passing.
Roger was a wonderful guy and did a terrific job for the GR Symphony. He left a big imprint on the Symphony and will be sorely missed
Linda, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fran and Don Buske
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Roger's passing.
Roger was a wonderful guy and did a terrific job for the GR Symphony. He left a big imprint on the Symphony and will be sorely missed
Linda, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fran and Don Buske
A Rose Remembrance Bouquet was sent on April 6, 2017
The Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus extends its deepest sympathies to the Nelson family for this tragic loss. The music community will surly miss Roger.
Message from Kathleen Ponitz
April 5, 2017 9:54 AM
Roger contributed so much to the enrichment of our community through his leadership at GR Symphony. His guidance, talent and gifts will be greatly missed.
Heartfelt condolences to Linda and their family.
Kathleen Ponitz
Heartfelt condolences to Linda and their family.
Kathleen Ponitz
Message from M Patricia Handy
April 3, 2017 3:04 PM
Dear Linda,
I was in Louisville, Kentucky for a performance by our artist, Augustin Hadelich, when the LSO's General Manager, Lindsay Valandingham told me the news about Roger. I had just been emailing with him a few days earlier! I met Roger soon after Michal Schmidt's sudden death hurled me into my current position as Director of the company she founded, Schmidt Artists International. Roger was so responsive and kind to me during that period, and has continued to be one of my closest friends in the business. Trying to absorb this tragic news, I found that I could picture exactly the places that he and I had met at every conference I have attended! He's just been a very special guy. I was in Grand Rapids a few years ago, and also got to hear how wonderful an orchestra the Grand Rapids Symphony is. His passing away leaves such a very big gap in so many people's lives. I personally will always remember him.
With deepest sympathy to you and the entire family,
Patricia Handy
I was in Louisville, Kentucky for a performance by our artist, Augustin Hadelich, when the LSO's General Manager, Lindsay Valandingham told me the news about Roger. I had just been emailing with him a few days earlier! I met Roger soon after Michal Schmidt's sudden death hurled me into my current position as Director of the company she founded, Schmidt Artists International. Roger was so responsive and kind to me during that period, and has continued to be one of my closest friends in the business. Trying to absorb this tragic news, I found that I could picture exactly the places that he and I had met at every conference I have attended! He's just been a very special guy. I was in Grand Rapids a few years ago, and also got to hear how wonderful an orchestra the Grand Rapids Symphony is. His passing away leaves such a very big gap in so many people's lives. I personally will always remember him.
With deepest sympathy to you and the entire family,
Patricia Handy
Message from Julie Gaitens
April 3, 2017 2:06 PM
Dear Linda, Elizabeth, Andrew and Hannah,
Please know my heart goes out to you. I worked with Roger for many years and am very saddened to hear this news. I had respect and admiration for Roger. He was a wonderful colleague with integrity, knowledge and a great sense of humor. I enjoyed our annual conference meeting to hear the latest news on the kids – he was so very proud of you. I will miss working with him.
Sending you prayers of peace and comfort,
Julie Gaitens
Please know my heart goes out to you. I worked with Roger for many years and am very saddened to hear this news. I had respect and admiration for Roger. He was a wonderful colleague with integrity, knowledge and a great sense of humor. I enjoyed our annual conference meeting to hear the latest news on the kids – he was so very proud of you. I will miss working with him.
Sending you prayers of peace and comfort,
Julie Gaitens
Message from Bill Capone
April 3, 2017 8:15 AM
I knew Roger for over 20 years working with him to bring AMG artists to Grand Rapids. He was always professional, courteous, and forthcoming. I will miss our annual breakfast at League conference and our chats from time to time over the phone. My deepest condolences to his family and the Grand Rapids Symphony. He will be very much missed by me, and I am sure the rest of music business.
Message from Charlotte Lee
April 3, 2017 7:13 AM
Dear Linda, Elizabeth, Andrew and Hannah,
I have known and worked with Roger over the last 15 years and was so shocked by this news, as were many of us who worked with him in the business. He will be sorely missed.
Roger was well-respected amongst us and a really great guy. He had integrity and a quiet strength, was razor sharp, and had a good nose for talent.
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies,
Charlotte
Charlotte Lee
President and Founder
Primo Artists
244 Fifth Avenue, Suite B222
New York, NY 10001
Office: 212.804.8301
Email: charlotte@primoartists.com
www.primoartists.com
I have known and worked with Roger over the last 15 years and was so shocked by this news, as were many of us who worked with him in the business. He will be sorely missed.
Roger was well-respected amongst us and a really great guy. He had integrity and a quiet strength, was razor sharp, and had a good nose for talent.
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies,
Charlotte
Charlotte Lee
President and Founder
Primo Artists
244 Fifth Avenue, Suite B222
New York, NY 10001
Office: 212.804.8301
Email: charlotte@primoartists.com
www.primoartists.com
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