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1939
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2025
Ida Nelson Obituary
Ida Mae Nelson, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at Lena's Gentle Care surrounded by loved ones.
Ida Mae Nelson was born April 19, 1939 in San Luis Obispo, California to Daniel & Alice Aniotzbehere.
Dick met Ida when he and his good friend, Carl Nyberg, went to the Old Ivalee Dancehall in Huetter, ID near Coeur d'Alene, where they met up with Carl's girlfriend Gladys and her good friend Ida. Dick & Ida were married on August 22, 1957.
Ida loved the farm where she & Dick settled on the Bloom Hill in Bonners Ferry, ID enjoying life with Dick, her 5 children and the many animals they raised. She loved gardening, camping with her family, afternoon drives, fishing and hunting. Later in life she traveled down south with Dick, enjoying and meeting up with family, friends and many people along the way.
She was preceded in death by, her Mom, Alice & Step Dad, Cecil Hansen; her son Kenny & Daughter-in-Law Theresa Nelson & many beloved brother-in-law's and sister-in-law's.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard (Dick) L. Nelson; son, Kenny & Theresa's children, grandchildren Josh (Teri) Nelson, great-grandchildren Abby & Zach; Jeremy (Missy) Nelson, great-grandchildren, Alex & Ledgen; son, Carl (Margie) Nelson, grandchildren, Haley (Wade) Permar, Bryce (Macey) Nelson, great-grandchildren Paislee, Ryker & Graelynn; son, Lee (Amy) Nelson, grandchildren, Derek Nelson, Mitchell (Ashley) Nelson, great-grandchild, Reece; Bert (Patti) Nelson, grandchildren, Chris (Kristin) Nelson, great-grandchild Abigail, Casey (Kelsey) Nelson, great-grandchildren Ryker & Kynsie; daughter Theresa (Derek) Smith, grandchildren, Amanda (Jeff) Wozniak, great-grandchildren, Hope, Eddy & Johnny; Shawna (Joe) Parham, great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Lenaeh, Lyric, Chase & Kylee.
There will be a private family celebration at a later date.
The family would like to thank Lena at Lena's Gentle Care for her loving care of our Mom and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care.
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