Clea Nadauld Browning

Clea Hjort Nadauld Browning, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away on December 6, 2012, at her home. She was under the care of her family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho. She was born April 22, 1921, in St. Anthony, Idaho to George Amasa Hjort and Lura Ann Howard Hjort. She grew up and attended schools in that area. Following graduation from high school, she attended Ricks College. On July 31, 1941, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Wallace Max Nadauld. They lived in Long Beach, California and Provo, Utah before moving back to Idaho, settling in Idaho Falls. Max died on November 6, 1982. On April 23, 1990, she married George A. Browning in Elko, Nevada. They lived in Wilsonville, Oregon for 4 years before moving back to Idaho Falls. Clea was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She also worked as a Secretary to the Principal in St. Anthony for two years and as a Secretary at Geneva Steel in Provo, Utah. Clea was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society and Primary organizations. She enjoyed sports, especially basketball and tennis. She was an expert knitter and made baby afghans for many of her grandchildren and for many years was proud to say she had made an afghan for every new baby in her ward. Clea’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at Hospice of Eastern Idaho for their kind and gentle care of our Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Survivors are: Husband: George A. Browning, Idaho Falls, Idaho Daughter: Susan Nadauld (Ronnie) Barnes, Idaho Falls, Idaho Son: Gary Kent (Kari) Nadauld, Idaho Falls, Idaho Daughter: Linda Jo Nadauld (Ray) Proctor, Idaho Falls, Idaho Son: Timothy Max (Alisa) Nadauld, Idaho Falls, Idaho Daughter: Sally Nadauld (Bret) Pangos, Washington, Utah Stepdaughter: Chris Browning (Doug) Brown, Kingwood, Texas Stepson: G. Stephen (Michelle) Browning, Lehi, Utah Stepson: David (Carolyn) Browning, Twin Falls, Idaho 36 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren, and one great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Wallace Max Nadauld; brothers, Adrian Wood, Warner Wood and Don Hjort; sisters, Ruth Wood Peters and Beulah Wood Peterson; grandson, Gary “Jax” Barnes; great grandson, Evan Max Brown. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the Idaho Falls LDS Cedar Ridge Ward (3195 S. Holmes Ave.) with Bishop James Durrant officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.

Funeral Services -- Tuesday

11 a.m. ,Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Idaho Falls LDS Cedar Ridge Ward 3195 S. Holmes Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 8344 Notes: The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery.