Doris Gibbs Nelson Obituary (1920 - 2012)

MANTUA - Doris Gibbs Nelson, 91 passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 peacefully at her home. Doris was born in Portage, Utah on October 4, 1920 a daughter of David Parkinson and Azella Morris Gibbs. She grew up in Portage and graduated from Bear River High School. Doris married Lee G. Nelson on July 12, 1940 in the Logan LDS Temple. Doris grew up in Portage, UT, lived in Brigham City for one year and the rest of her life in Mantua, Utah. She was an active member of the LDS Church and had worked in numerous organizations. Doris volunteered at Brigham City Hospital for over 20 years. She enjoyed quilting, writing poetry, crocheting, genealogy, ceramics, music, public speaking; and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lee G. Nelson, brothers Donald J. Gibbs, Gale Gibbs, brother-in-law, Robert Denny; sister-in-law Ada Gibbs, parents, David and Azella Gibbs, two grandsons Brett Nelson and Chris Nelson. She is survived by daughters: Dorene (Ralph) Valentine, Clearfield, UT; Carol Lee (Gary) Norman, Mantua, UT; sons: Gordon L. (Marilyn) Nelson, Perry, UT; David M. (Janet) Nelson, Clarkston, UT, and Brian D. (Debbie) Nelson, Mantua, UT; 24 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, sister: June Denny, Greenacres, WA; and brother, Noel (Barbara) Gibbs, Mt. Pleasant, UT; sister-in-law, Patsy Gibbs, Sparks, NV. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Mantua Ward Chapel, 237 S. Willard Peak Rd., Mantua, UT. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E. Brigham City, Utah, and on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the church. Interment in Mantua Cemetery. Special thanks to Integrity Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations to Shriner's Hospital VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 January 27, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 January 28, 2012 1:30 PM CemeteryMantua Cemetery Mantua, UT 84324 January 28, 2012