LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ruthanak Nelson, age 36, entered into rest on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.

A native of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nuk, as she was affectionately known, was a resident of Lake County for four years. She served her country and was a combat medic in the US Army.

Ruthanak is survived by her loving husband, Dale Nelson; son, Scott Nelson; father, Mang Ung; and mother, Channary Ung, all of Clearlake; along with brother, Sokhamony Ung, and sister, Ruthavy Racek, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; and her beloved dogs Tank, Shaggy and service dog Cato.

Arrangements are under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving memories of Ruthanak by signing her online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .