Dec. 19, 1928-May 5, 2011
OAKLEY — Barbara Jean Franks Nelson was born to John E. and Therma Franks of Oakley, Idaho, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Layton, Utah.
Barbara graduated from Oakley High School and married James F. Walker Nelson on Dec. 31, 1952, and together they raised their family in the Oakley valley. After their children were all in school, Barbara attended nursing school and spent most of her nursing career working as an emergency room nurse at Cassia Memorial Hospital. She is a return missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in the Alabama Birmingham Mission. She continues to be a faithful and obedient daughter, having felt the loving arms of our Savior throughout her life. When asked to describe the best day of her life, she answered without hesitation, the day she received her temple endowment.
She is survived by six children, 19 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.
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| Evelyn, James, Debbie, Andy, and Doris |
What a peaceful, beautiful day Grandma Nelson's funeral was. What a tribute to such an amazing lady. Grandma had most of the service planned and it was beautiful. We enjoyed visiting with family, and we enjoyed reflecting on our memories of Grandma.
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| Visiting Grandma in Oakley to introduce her to Max. |
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| Max and his Great Grandma's - What a legacy! |
1 comment:
that second to last picture is how I will always remember grams...holding a sweet baby and looking so happy!
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