Nelson Debardeleben
GLA Board Member, Neighbor and
Friend
October 12, 1952 - February 5,
2005
Nelson was chief pilot for ASA Airlines, a regional airline
associated with Delta Airlines. He was based in Atlanta but lived in
Lakeland. He routinely commuted to Lakeland for GLA Board meetings. He was a
former resident of Peachtree City. Georgia who loved living on the lake. His
love of Garner Lake, his friendliness, innovation and love of life on the lake
endeared him to those of us who called him a neighbor and friend. His laugh and
contributions to the Garner Lake community will be remembered forever by those
of us who called him a close friend. He died doing what he loved, flying an
airplane. His spirit lives though his ashes are spread upon this lake he
loved. We miss you Nelson. We know you soar with the angels.