Darvin L. Nelson

December 28, 1934 - September 20, 2019

Darvin L. Nelson, age 84, of Wibaux, Montana, passed away at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota, on Friday, September 20, 2019 due to injuries he suffered in a pickup accident on the way home from fishing. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Silha Funeral Home in Wibaux, Montana with Pastor Rick Varnum officiating. Interment will follow in the Wibaux Cemetery with a supper at the Wibaux Fairgrounds Community Room to follow. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with the arrangements. Darvin was born to Merton and Minnie (VanHeel) Nelson on December 28, 1934 in Roberts County, South Dakota. Darvin lived with his Uncle Joe and Aunt Mabel Landmark and attended school in Sisseton, South Dakota. In 1950, he moved to Bainville, Montana where he worked on the Oscar Olson Ranch. After that, he worked in the ranching and construction industries and was a veteran of the Army. In 1961, he married Diane Drake from Wibaux, Montana, where they made their home and raised their daughters until his death. He and Diane shared 58 years of marriage. In Darvin’s younger days, he competed in rodeo and he was a lifelong fan. Darvin enjoyed hunting and fishing with people of all ages. He went to the Co-Op every morning for years where he and his friends attempted to solve world problems. Darvin also gardened and baked muffins to share with others. Darvin is survived by his wife, Diane; his two daughters: Darla (Randy) Torgerson of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Deanne (Larry) Smith of Glendive, Montana; his two grandsons: Derek (Ashley) Torgerson, and Roy Torgerson both of Mandan, North Dakota; his one great-grandchild due in December; his two half-sisters: Sandra (Duane) Batie of Sisseton, South Dakota, and Sharon (Gary) Nielsen of Peever, South Dakota; his sister-in-law Annette Schmaus of Sisseton, South Dakota; his special cousin Twila (Harry Sr.) Moshier of Sisseton, South Dakota; his numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Darvin is preceded in death by his parents Merton and Minnie Nelson; his special Uncle Joe and Aunt Mabel Landmark; his brother Gary Nelson and Gary’s wife Cathy; his brother Harlan Nelson; his half-brother Gene Schmaus. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.