Rhea Bringhurst Nelson Obituary (1913 - 2005)

“Together Forever” Rhea Bringhurst Nelson, age 91, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2005 in Sandy, Utah. Born December 12, 1913 in Bennion, Utah to John Tripp and Florence Smith Bringhurst. Rhea was one of seven children. She spent her early years working on the family farm and attending school in the Granite School District, graduating from Granite High School. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in numerous positions. She enjoyed a life of music that included opera in high school, church choir and was an employee of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary singing at funerals for many friends, family and strangers. Rhea truly lived a life of love and service to her church, friends, and family. Rhea married her sweetheart, Walter James Nelson on May 6, 1936 in Bennion, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Rhea was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years on May 26, 2002 also by her three sisters and two brothers. Survived by four children, Janice Muller (Alan), Powell, Wyoming, W. Lynn Nelson (Jeanette), Vernal, Utah, Richard Nelson (Judy), Cottonwood Heights City, Utah, Roger Nelson (JoAnne), Salt Lake City, Utah, 26 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, brother, Royce Bringhurst (Pearl), Davis, California. Special thanks to the staff of Alta Ridge Assisted Living and VistaCare. Funeral services will be held Wed, Oct. 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray, Utah, where friends may call Tues. from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery. Family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Alta Ridge Assisted Living 1360 East 9400 S. Sandy, Utah 84093 and /or VistaCare 1111 East Brickyard Road #107 Salt Lake City, Utah 84103.