Jessie "Valone Nelson" (Valone) Nelson

Jessie Valone Fullmer Nelson, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 14, 2013, at her home from a short illness incident to age. She was surrounded by her loving family. Valone was born October 30, 1923, in Driggs, Idaho, to Walter Leigh Fullmer and Addie Harris Fullmer. She grew up and attended school in Driggs, Idaho, later attending Teton High and graduating from Logan High School. After High School graduation Valone attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. Valone began at a young age working in her parent’s grocery store and that led to always working hard and dedicating herself to serving others. After a whirlwind courtship, Guy Thompson Nelson purposed to Valone on Christmas Eve 1942 and they were married February 10, 1943, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Valone and Guy raised eight wonderful children and this has grown into a great legacy. Valone was a great cook and invited everyone into their home. The Nelson home was always a welcome greeting and entertainment place for the neighborhood and Valone was always a great hostess. Valone worked for the U. S. Forest Service for many years until her retirement at the age of 60. Valone was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions - but her true love was working as chorister in the primary. In Valone’s retirement years, at the age of 75, she was called as YW President and this developed into a much closer relationship between Guy and Valone and the youth of the Ward. Valone loved to play games with the family, jigsaw puzzles, singing and - more than anything - spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Guy & Valone were very close to Guy’s family and appreciate the love and support of all those siblings and extended family. Survivors include her children, Son, G. Brent (Kathy) Nelson of Bothell, WA; Daughter, Vicki V. (Dave) Ellis of Idaho Falls; Son, Randy L. (Jeannie) Nelson of Fairbanks, AK; Son, Vance (Marilyn) Nelson of Menan; Son, J. Chris (Tina) Nelson of Rigby; Daughter, Karla Jo (Steve) Hansen of Pleasant Grove, UT; Son, Shane K. (Joni) Nelson of Bartow, FL; Son, Arlo V. (Traci) Nelson of Idaho Falls; 30 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren; Sister, Doris (Doral, deceased) Meikle; Brother, Boyd (Carolyn) Fullmer of Logan, UT; Brother, Terry (Beverly) Fullmer of St. George, UT. Valone was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Thompson Nelson, and her parents. Guy and Valone were heavily involved in the startup and organization of the Teton Valley Museum and spent countless hours of service. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the Teton Valley Museum. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Cedar Ridge Ward, 3195 South Holmes Avenue, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at Driggs, Idaho, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family wishes a special thanks to The Cloud Nine Agency and One Source Hospice and Home Care for the tender and loving care in which they have shown to mother.

Funeral Services -- Tuesday

11 a.m. ,Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Idaho Falls LDS Cedar Ridge Ward 3195 S. Holmes Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 8344 Notes: Falls. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday evening at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls, and 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. prior to services at church. Internment will be at Driggs, Idaho.