Doris Aicher Nield

Doris James Aicher Nield, 87, of Iona, passed away August 13, 2016, at her home after a valiant fight with cancer. She was under the care of her family. Although she was small in stature, she had the heart of a giant and an unwavering faith in her Savior. Doris was born March 16, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David Woozley James and Lurline Anderson James. She grew up and attended schools in Malad, Idaho, and graduated from Malad High School. She was proud to be from Malad and always enjoyed returning home for visits. She also attended nursing school at LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls, where she received her degree in nursing. She loved nursing all her life and worked professionally as a nurse for the Idaho Falls Clinic for over 20 years. On October 19, 1949, she married Arthur Maurice Aicher in Malad. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Doris and Arthur were blessed with six children: James, Larry, Donald, Joyce, Thomas, and Carolyn. They raised their family in Idaho Falls, where Doris was a loving wife and mother. Arthur passed away October 16, 1968. On September 13, 1974, Doris married Donald Ray Nield. Doris and Don made their home in Iona, where she could be close to her family. Don passed away February 21, 2006. Doris took loving care of her husbands, her daughter, Carolyn, and her mother, Lurline, during their extended illnesses. Doris was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved attending church every Sunday. She also enjoyed attending and working in the temple. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, gardening, and floral arranging. She loved her dog, Baxter, who never left her side. Doris loved to sit with her family and tell stories around her firepit in the backyard. She enjoyed visiting with her friends, especially with her cousin, Yolanda Gunderson, Edna Gerard, EvaDean Long, and her daily visits with her brother, John James. Doris’ greatest accomplishments were loving and raising her family and helping to raise three grandsons. Doris is survived by her children, Arthur James (Jean) Aicher of Idaho Falls; Larry Lee Aicher of Iona; Joyce (Craig) Rockwood of Iona; Donald Clair (Marla) Aicher of Iona; Thomas Jay (Teresa) Aicher (#1) of Iona; stepchildren, Bradley Don (Kathy) Nield of Idaho Falls; Gael Ray (Kayla) Nield of West Richland, WA; Lianne (Christopher) Kubs of Arco; Alan Dee (Terese) Nield of Idaho Falls; Evan Blair (Julie) Nield of Idaho Falls; son-in-law, Kieth Hansen of Idaho Falls, ID; and brother, John (Zelda) James of Idaho Falls. Doris had 38 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Arthur Maurice Aicher and Donald Ray Nield; daughter, Carolyn Aicher Hansen; grandson, Benjamin Ray Aicher; and brothers, Robert, Garth, and David James. The family would like to thank One Source Hospice, Dr. Jeffrey Hancock, and the staff of Teton Oncology for all their loving care of our mother. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2016, at the Iona LDS 11th Ward, 4707 East Iona Road, with Bishop Bradley Bateman officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held