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Gertrude Nevills Obituary

94, native of Eureka, passed away at her home September 5, 2010. She was born August 23, 1916 to pioneer parents Jay Joseph and Estelle Mildred Smith. She graduated from Eureka High School and married Ralph Nevills in 1935. After retirement they traveled extensively all over the United States and Canada in their motor home. After celebrating 60 years together, her eternal sweetheart passed away February 21, 1995. Survivors include daughter Margaret Huff and husband, Perry of Arroyo Grande CA, son Edward Nevills and wife Frances of Fortuna CA, and daughter, Judith Cookson and husband, Peter of Dover DE. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Marie excelled in the homemaking arts and blessed the lives of hundreds with her talents and service. She served in various leadership roles and performed countless hours of service in the PTA, Good Sam RV Club, Relief Society and Young Women's organizations in her church. In her later years, she continued to help the less fortunate by knitting hundreds of leper bandages, hats and slippers for humanitarian projects sponsored by her church. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 17, 2010, 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Dolbeer Street, Eureka. Interment will be at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2010.

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Amanda Gault

December 28, 2016

Hello - it seems my great-grandmother was well loved! I am Edward Nevills' granddaughter and have recently began researching my family tree. I'm saddened to have not known this obviously kind woman. If any other family members would like to reach out to me, please feel free to do so. I would love to learn more about the Nevills and Smith family.

September 18, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carmen Parker Jackson

September 17, 2010

Ed and family you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you.


Carmen Parker Jackson
Class of 1956

Jeffrey Blackmon

September 15, 2010

I have cherished memories of you Sister Nevills Growind having you and you growing up in Eureka and of your wonderful husband. I owe much of who I am today to both of you because of your service to the Lord as my MIA leaders.

To your family go my prayers and thoughts that they will always be filled with the wonderful memories of who you are.

Heather Poston

September 15, 2010

You will be dearly missed Great-Grandma. I am proud to be your Great-Granddaughter with two of your Great-Great Grandbabies. Rest in Peace until the Lord comes to take us all away to meet Him in the Heavens to sit at His feet. Thank you for all you've done and your traditions have been and will still be handed down the generations.

Naoma Hicks

September 14, 2010

My sympathy goes out to the loved ones of Marie. I enjoyed many camping trips with Ralph and Marie. One trip to Canada with the Big Foot Good Sams is a special memory. I still make some of the recipes that Marie shared with me. Love and Prayers, Naoma Hicks

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