Alvar Nelson

Alvar Otto Nelson, 80, of North Conway died March 21, 2011 at the Clipper Harbor in Portsmouth after a period of failing health. He was born in Shrewsbury, MA on September 26, 1930, the son of Otto and Svea Nelson who emigrated from Sweden.
He graduated from Major Beal High School and Wentworth Institute, Boston and attended the University of Mass. He was a Major with the 40th Division of the US Army Corps of Engineers in Korea and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
After working in Boston and living in Marblehead and Weymouth, MA, he was lured to the North Country by his love of skiing and outdoor life. He moved with his wife and son to a camp he alone had built.
Alvar purchased the Red Parka Pub in Glen with Dewey Mark. After a successful partnership in the restaurant business, he bought the Briarcliff Motel where he constantly worked on updating and remodeling, a career he followed for many years to come.
He was actively involved in various ski programs and loved to play golf. His life was further enriched by his many valley friendships.
He leaves his son Robert W. Nelson and his son's partner Kerri McCauley of North Conway; his sister, Gladys Bozenhard of Shrewsbury, MA, his dear friends Lois and Al Hatch of North Conway, his constant canine companion and walking partner Spike and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Evelyn Meyers of Portland, Maine.
Visiting hours will be Friday March 25, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. A Celebration of Life will be held April 2, 2011 at 4 p.m. at the Linderhof Country Club in Glen, NH.
Donations may be made to the Gibson Center for Senior Services. P.O. Box 655, North Conway, NH 03860.