Melba Nelson

JEWELL NELSON IDAHO FALLS, ID - Melba “Jewell” Nelson, 70, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died October 6, 2003, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1933, in Rigby, Idaho, to Edward Golden Littleford and Edith Melba Haddon Littleford. She grew up and attended Rigby grade school, Ogden and Pocatello grade schools, O. E. Bell Jr. High School and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She has lived in Idaho Falls since 1964. She married Dareld Eugene Nelson October 21, 1975, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple June 3, 1978. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as a Genealogical Librarian for 39 years, and in the Primary, Relief Society and Sunday School. She loved her family and enjoyed personal genealogy, sewing, crocheting, knitting, tatting and music. Surviving are: Husband: Dareld Nelson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Rick (Lou)David, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Daniel (LouAnna)David, Scottsdale, AZ Son: Michael David, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Timothy (Tawna) David, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Peggy (Darrell) Hill, Pocatello, ID Son: Steven Edward (Debbie)Nelson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Judy (Jeff)Buky, Taylorsville, UT Son: Dareld Eugene (Michele) Nelson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Roger (Kay) Littleford, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Kenneth (Jacque)Littleford, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Ted (Doreen)Littleford, Idaho Falls, ID 22 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Darla, and one brother, Golden L. Littleford. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Saturday, October 10, 2003, at the Idaho Falls LDS Central Stake Center, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive, with Bishop Dan Perkins of the Idaho Falls LDS 22nd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7-8:30 p.m., at Wood Funeral Home, and for one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls, ID 83402-4092 Phone: (208) 522-2751 FAX: 522-5413.