Helen Nuttall

HELEN NUTTALL Click here to view Helen's Video Tribute SUN LAKES, AZ -- Helen Thornley Nuttall, 69, of Sun Lakes, Arizona and Idaho Falls, Idaho, died February 3, 2010, at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Helen was born August 9, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Seldon Thornley and Beth Long Thornley. She grew up in Idaho Falls with strong ties to the LDS Church and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. In 1958, Helen married Verdell Brown and they had their son, Colby. Helen and Verdell later divorced. Throughout her life Helen was a homemaker and mother. She also worked as a computer analyst and later transformed her love of shopping into a successful job in retail sales at Neiman Marcus. Helen enjoyed shopping, decorating her homes, and spending time with her family and numerous friends. On July 26, 2008, Helen married her longtime sweetheart, Karl Nuttall, in a ceremony in Idaho Falls surrounded by their close family and friends. Helen is survived by: Husband: Karl Nuttall of Sun Lakes, AZ and Idaho Falls, ID Son: Colby Brown of San Diego, CA Granddaughter: Lindy Colendich of Idaho Falls, ID Grandson: Ryan Brown of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dennis Thornley of Las Vegas, NV Brother: Jay Thornley (Tracey) of Idaho Falls, ID She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Steve and Evelyn Carlson swedecarl98@yahoo.com Dear Karl: We were so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and the family. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Vet & Pat Woolf Dear Karl, Please accept our sympathy on Helen's passing. You two were a wonderful pair to watch. We would be with you; however, Vet is being operated on at the University of Utah on Thursday. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The Woolf's Bryan and Tami Morgan PHRAFFI@SILVERSTAR.COM Jay and Karl, We were saddened to learn of Helen's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you both and your family. Bob Marler & Kathi Skaar Karl and Jay, I was so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Karl, I know how difficult this is, and my wish is that you will find solace and peace. Pat & Jim Winborg patwinborg@gmail.com Dear Karl & family, We were saddened to hear of Helen's passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord bless and comfort you. Sincerely, Pat (Nickell) and Jim Winborg Joyce & Rich Warner joy1j@yahoo.com Dear Karl and family, Please know that you are in our thoughts. You were the cutest couple ever. She will always be in your heart. May you be comforted in knowing others share your sorrow. Dick Bacon rbaconvegas@yahoo.com Jay & Karl, so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Be strong and be happy of the time you had with Helen. Dick Bacon Cindy Thornley Przybocki cjprzybocki@comcast.net I’m so sorry I am not able to be with everyone and am feeling a gaping hole in my heart as I know all of you are as well. I felt I needed to share with you some thoughts of Helen. In memory of my wonderful Aunt: H ow you loved to dance, cook, and laugh E ntertain and surround yourself with the ones you loved L istened when I needed wisdom and always encouraged me E legance and grace you so beautifully defined N atural kindheartedness so warmly felt When I hear “sweetie,” I always think of you. Even though everyone you loved was your sweetie, you were truly ours. You will forever remain in a special place in my heart….I will deeply miss you. I love you. Cindy Thornley Przybocki Maxine Klossner mklossner@msn.com Carl - I was so very sorry to hear about Helen. I have never seen you so happy as when you married her. From what I knew of Helen, she was a very special and vibrant women. Please know all your friends are thinking of you. Maxine Reinita (McKinlay)Flinn reinitaflinn@msn.com Dear Karl and Family, We were very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I have very fond memories of Helen and our high school days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Reinita(McKinlay) & Bob Flinn Jessie & AlvinTaylor taylorqc@aol.com Colby, Lindy & Ryan, So sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother, cherished memories help heal the hearts. Sorry we couldn't catch up with you. SQUEEK KARL AND JAY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS