In loving memory of

Nedra N Nelson
June 19, 1939 - August 15, 2021

Nedra N. Nelson
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Nedra Nelson, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home from a stroke.
She was born on June 19, 1939 in Montpelier, Idaho, a daughter of Lyman Richard and Susan Amanda Loveland Nelson.
She was raised in Fish Haven, Idaho, their family moved when she was ten to Logan for a short time and then to Brigham City where she attended Lincoln Elementary, Box Elder Junior and Senior High Schools.
Nedra married her high school sweetheart, Rulon Nelson in the Logan Temple on September 28, 1956.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many capacities. She and Rulon were ordinance workers at the Ogden and Brigham City Temples.
She went to cosmetology school where she became a licensed beautician.
Nedra and Rulon lived in Ogden, Mantua and Brigham City.
After her children were in school, she took employment with the Ogden Standard, Box Elder Bank, Thiokol Credit Union and teaching at Central and Lakeview Elementary schools. She also was a private investigator and for 17 years she and dad had enjoyed tending their grandchildren.
Nedra was a member of the Calls Fort Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
She loved crocheting, knitting, quilting, puzzles and being with her family.
Surviving are six children: Ken (Jodie) Nelson of Sandy, UT; Tammy (Don) Fenton of Port Charlotte, Florida; Kevin (Sandra) Nelson of Mantua; Tori (Paul) Tittensor of Brigham City; Rob (Shari) Nelson of South Willard; Teri (Broderic) Braegger of Brigham City; 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and one brother, Blaine (Pat) Nelson; two sisters-in-law, Gareth Nelson and Becky Nelson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rulon and three grandchildren, Dylan Perry Anderson, Shawn Martin Nelson, Alexis Nichole Nelson and three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 23rd Ward Chapel, 620 N. 300 E
Viewings will be held on Wednesday, Aug 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E 200 S., Brigham City, Utah and on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com

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Tributes

Kama Shakespear wrote on Aug 24, 2021:

"She kept us all smiling; I will never forget her "Nutcracker" story. She was a dear sweet sister. We sill miss her so much. K. Shakespear"

Joetta Hirschi wrote on Aug 22, 2021:

"Nedra lived in my Brigham City 16th Ward. That was a long time ago but somehow we kept a connection. We never went to lunch or saw each other that often and time, maybe even years would go by without me seeing her but we always stayed connected by heart strings. I would run into her at the DI and she would be so excited because of something she found that she was going to use for a white elephant gift for her big Xmas Party. When I would see her at the temple it was like I had received a hug from an angel. She had her share of sorrows but she always kept smiling and she radiated joy and light. Her friendship was a gift to me and a blessing. I will miss her but I have no doubt but that she is happy and doing the Lord's work on the other side of the veil. Joetta Hirschi "

Karen Nelson wrote on Aug 19, 2021:

"So sorry we could not come to the viewing or service. Rulon and Nedra were a special couple. Nedra was always quick to smile and her smile lit up her whole face. After she moved from Mantua we would only see her occasionally but it was always as if we were old friends meeting over the back fence rather than with shopping carts. In the Temple when I would see her she shined with an inward light.We were definitely blessed to know both of them and to be in the extended family. IWe love the memorial video and the Obituary was such a loving tribute. You are in our prayers, Terry and Karen Nelson"

Sheena Brown Yates wrote on Aug 19, 2021:

"About 15 years ago when I was a young woman, Nedra was in my church?s ward and assigned to be my ?secret Relief Society sister?. It didn?t end up being a secret because she brought a treat to my house to meet me! I remember she was so nice and caring and had smiling eyes. Every time I saw her after that, even when I graduated and moved, whenever I went back to visit my parents? church, Nedra was always so happy to see me and still made me feel special though her assignment was long over. What a genuine and neat lady she is! -Sheena Brown Yates"

Leslee Bowman wrote on Aug 16, 2021:

"I think the world of Nedra. She is a dear, sweet lady. Growing up in the neighborhood she has always been so kind and always excited to hear how I'm doing. May you each find peace as you know she is reunited with her sweet husband and others who have gone before her. What a wonderful tribute to read and hear about such a sweet person."

Susan Gonzalez wrote on Aug 16, 2021:

"Unbelievable. I just saw Nedra probably Saturday August 7th here at the Brigham City temple and she gave me a big hug. She was always so positive and loving, raising my attitude of gratitude just seeing her smile! My sincere condolences to her family."