Marvin Nelson

MARVIN EDMUND NELSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Marvin Edmond Nelson, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 18, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of heart failure. He was born February 13, 1927, in Idaho Falls, to Daniel Edmond Nelson and Iola Pearl Rhoades Nelson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He served in the U. S. Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He has lived in the Idaho Falls area his entire life, except a short time while he worked in the shipyards in Bremerton, Washington, and while he was in the service. He married Donna Kirby May 24, 1957, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized June 21, 1961, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He worked for many years for the City of Idaho Falls parks department, prior to that he worked seasonally for the Idaho Potato Growers for a short time. They made their home in the Ririe-Shelton area for 33 years. He was an active member and high priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as Elders Quorum Secretary, Webelos Scout Leader and in the Sunday School Superintendency. He and Donna served a mission to the Idaho Falls LDS Family History Center from 1995 to 2001. He was also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed working on small engines, and in his younger years especially loved riding horses. He loved animals, especially his little dog, country and western music, and traveling. His two grandsons, Jarred and Justin, were the light of his life. Surviving are: His Wife: Donna Nelson of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Marvin Edmond (Corene) Nelson, Jr. Of Las Vegas, NV Brother: Daniel Charles Nelson of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Nita Case of Iona, ID Sister: Della Harmon of Island Park, ID 2 Grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dareld Nelson, and three sisters, Donna Pinnock, Iola Bruno, and Berniece Nelson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS 13th Ward, 955 Memorial Drive, with Bishop Todd Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and for one hour before services Monday at the church. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. _______________________________________ Condolences sent: Neldon Marshall (neldon@cableone.net) We learned to know and love Donna and Marvin through our work at the Family History Center. We have always appreciated you both. We were saddened to learn of Marvin's death but we are sure that it was a great release for him. He has been handicapped for some time. At times like this, a testimony of eternal life is the greatest source of comfort that we know of. We extend our love and share your sorrow. Neldon and Verda Marshall