Jen Nelson

July 2010

Jen (Jean Bower) passed away at home on July 17. An admired actress who starred on Broadway in "The Sound of Music" and "The Aspern Papers" and tour of "Fiorello," Ms. Nelson also was a singer in supper clubs. Later, she was a marketing and group sales specialist whose many innovations are still being used. She was a compassionate, selfless person with a zest for life. She always made time to help others and to mentor young people. She will be remembered for her great style, her flair, and her sense of fun. She is survived by her niece Donna Todd of Seattle, her grandniece Carrie Bulmer-King, and great-grandnieces and grandnephews. A celebration of her life is being planned.

Published in The New York Times on July 23, 2010