It is with great sadness that Selecta Systems announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dave Nelson. After a long and inspirational battle with illness, Dave passed away peacefully on Wednesday 28^th February 2024 with his beloved family at his side.

Dave joined Selecta in February 2016 as a Business Development Manager, or “number one sales rep” as Dave would often refer to himself. It was this kind of humour that saw Dave quickly became a likeable and valuable member of the Selecta family, building up an excellent rapport with staff, customers and industry colleagues.

He had already built up an excellent relationship with a number of our team prior to his employment having been a longstanding employee of one of our customers, Goldstar Trade Frames. With his employment at Selecta, Dave brought a wealth of fabrication and industry experience, complimented with his infectious personality and humour.

Sales Director Andy Green and General Manager Bob Heeley, often referred to by Dave as his “work dad”, led the tributes to the popular Business Development Manager. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague. His friendly and approachable personality made him a very popular figure with all who met him.”

“We have not just lost an experienced and valuable member of our team, but also a friend and integral part of our Selecta family. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his wife Sarah and children, Tyler and Demi at this extremely difficult time. We also extend our thoughts to family, friends and all who had the pleasure of meeting Dave. He will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered by all.”

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Funeral Arrangements

Dave’s wife, Sarah, welcomes all who wish to pay their respects to Dave on:

Thursday 28th March 2024 at 10:00am at Mercia Forest Crematorium, Broad Ln, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RJ.

Then afterwards at:

Rushall Olympic Football Club, Daw End, Walsall WS4 1LJ

The family have decided that they are only having family flowers and that if anyone would like to donate, instead of flowers, then it will go towards a memorial at Rushall Olympic Football Club in memory of Dave.

We will be wearing black, but if anyone wants to wear orange (Rushall Olympic team colours), then feel free. Family will be wearing orange ties and the ladies, something orange for his favourite club.

Dave always said “It better be a party when I’m gone”, so I intend to give him the best send off he deserves.

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In Memory of Dave

Selecta have set up a Just Giving page in Dave’s Memory, raising money for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where Dave received his care. For anyone wishing to donate, you can do so by clicking on the link below:

Just Giving – In Memory of Dave Nelson

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