Shanna Louise Nelson Obituary (1946 - 2018)

Shanna Louise Nelson peacefully passed away on July 31, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Thelma Mae and Lester Elmer White on August 7, 1946, in a small hospital in Coalville, Utah. Shanna was raised on the family farm in Morgan, Utah and was the fifth of six children; 4 girls and two boys. On July 3, 1969, Shanna married the love of her life, Nolan Dale Nelson and together they raised three boys. Shanna worked for the Internal Revenue Service, Weber School District and lastly Roy Water Conservancy District. Shanna loved spending time with her boys and their families; whether it be camping in the Uinta's, tagging along fishing or hunting, or simply being at home and enjoying a family birthday or BBQ. She will be remembered for her big heart and the great love she had for her family and friends. Shanna is survived by her three boys: Mardell (Melissa) Nelson, Steven (Melanie) Nelson, and Nolan Clint (Amy) Nelson; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Wayne (Linda) White, Jerry (Debbie) White; her sisters LuAnn White Rich (DeLore "Ben" Rich - deceased) and Judy White Colson (Benny Ray Colson - deceased). She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Dale; her parents (Thelma Mae and Lester Elmer), as well as one sister (Carol White Hardy), her brothers-in-law (Benny Ray Colson and DeLore "Ben" Rich). Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11:00 am at the South Morgan Cemetery, 335 S. State Street, Morgan, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Myers Mortuary 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 August 4, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM BurialGraveside 335 South State Street Morgan, Utah 84050 August 4, 2018 11:00 AM