Nelson, Whitney Jay– (58) Whitney left us way too soon after passing unexpectedly on November 5, 2021. Whitney earned his Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources; however, after years of searching finally found his passion working on the train for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
Whitney was a train conductor, music lover, guitar player, hot rod designer, movie watcher, and enjoyed constructing models, collecting stamps, and playing with his RC cars. When with his family you could find him enjoying the company of his nieces and nephews Michael, Melissa, Danielle, Chasmine, Ryan, Marshall, Elena, Marissa, Brady, and Isabella, shooting off rockets, taking them for a ride in his S10 ‘load-rider’, and just listen as the kids updated him on the latest things going on their lives.
He will be greatly missed by his mom Sheila Smith-Dutton, his brothers, Paul and Damon Nelson and his sisters, Johnna Gravelie, Kathy Seymour, Misty Perkins, and Brandy Thielman.
As an expression of sympathy and in Whitney’s memory, please consider volunteering and/or donating time to a mental health organization in your town.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Wayne & Lane Buck says
Sheila and family I am so sorry to hear Whitney’s passing you are in our thoughts and our prayers
Don Griffin says
So sorry to hear of Whitney’s passing. It was always a pleasure working with him in Sheridan. Prayers for the family.
Nick Bohnsack says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Whitney was a pleasure to work with and he will be missed.
James Keller says
So sorry to hear of Whitneys passing He was fun to work with and had quite the character he will be missed by all that worked with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family
Melissa Swinyer/ Professional Transportation Inc. says
My deepest condolences to thr family and freinds of Mr. Whitney Nelson. I had many laughs with Mr. Nelson that I will keep dear in my heart. He was an awesome person and will be missed by many. May you rest in peace my friend.
Cliff Mitchell says
So sorry to hear of Whitney’s passing, we had lots of intersting conversations while working in Sheridan. I am sure he will be missed by those he came to know in his career on the railroad. Prayers to his family
Harriet Jansen says
All of Whitney’s Fomil8es are in our thoughts and
Iprayerd. May God help you through the coming sad days. Prayers.. Harriet snd Veryl Jansen
LARRY BAGBY says
My condolences to Whitney’s family. Sorry for your loss. He was a great coworker, and I always liked hearing about his newest project
Darla (Beyl) Paul says
Sheila and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Whitney’s passing. I remember him as one of the few nice ‘big’ kids on the bus when I was young. My thought are with you all.
Jarrod Cain says
My thought are with the family during this time. Whitney was always a pleasure to work with. Especially because we are both Miles City boys. We had great talks on our trips. He is a good man and He will be missed.
Don Aasby says
RIP Whitney. You will be missed. A kind and gentle soul. Always enjoyed talking with you
Jeff huggins says
Sorry about Whitney liked him a lot