Linda Kay Nelsen, 54, of Fort Collins, died February 27, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Nelsen was born December 10, 1955 in Fort Collins to Axel Olson and LaVerne Pedersen Olsen. Linda married Randy Nelsen in 1974. She worked for Hewlett-Packard in marketing. Linda loved horses, cats and softball and believed her life was measured by the people she touched. Linda touched many people! Survivors include her husband, Randy Nelsen of Fort Collins; a son, Shawn Nelsen of Windsor; one daughter, Shannon Nelsen of Fort Collins; her mother, LaVerne Olson of Greeley; two brothers, Bob Olson of Sidney, Nebraska and Randy Olson of Northglenn, Colorado; and a sister, Deb Beebe of Boise, Idaho. Preceding Linda in death is her father, Axel. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St., Ft. Collins, CO 80524.