Obituary of Madison "Maddy" R. Nelson

Madison (Maddy) Rose Nelson, 18, of Cambridge passed away at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family who absolutely loved and adored her. Maddy was born in Cambridge, MN on October 27, 1997 to Scott and Karen Nelson. She was baptized, and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church. She was currently a senior at Cambridge-Isanti High School and had planned to attend Mankato State University this fall. Maddy had a love for sports and played volleyball and softball. Her passion was softball and the teammates she loved. Everyone knew her by the nickname, "Nickel". Maddy lived life to the fullest, fitting in every event imaginable. She loved concerts, traveling with her family, attending Minnesota Wild games and spending as much time as she could with her amazing friends, especially at Manke’s Resort. Maddy adored little children and was never happier than when she was surrounded by her little cousins and godchild, Brinkley. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece and friend. She was a beautiful young lady inside and out who had love for her family and friends that exceeded all. She is survived by her parents, Scott and Karen Nelson; siblings, Luke, Faith, and Chloe Nelson all of Cambridge; grandparents, Donald and Sandy Nelson of Cambridge, Douglas and Carole Larson of Isanti, aunts and uncles; Brian (Lisa) Nelson of Big Lake, Rick (Sheila) Nelson of Harris, Dawn (Alan) Hanson of Cambridge, Terry (Kelly) Nelson of Cambridge, DeeAnn (Jeremy) Kuznia of Cambridge, Mark Larson of Isanti, Kimberly Larson of Isanti; godchild, Brinkley Parnell, and many cousins and friends. Memorials Preferred.