KARLENE NELSON Obituary

Karlene Ellsworth Nelson My Little Girl Karlene went to be with her "Pops" on October 26, 2009 from complications of surgery.She was born January 28, 1962 to Merlin and Shirley Ellsworth and lived in Magna, Utah for many years. She was the third child out of four. She was married to Tom S. Nelson May 12, 1991 for 18 years. She was always doing little things for others, loved making and buying little treats and presents for family. She loved the good things in life, camping, fishing and the outdoors. Her life was her family. She loved spending time with her mom and talking with her for hours. She also loved her father Merlin who was her "Pops" who preceded her in death on November 11, 2003. She is also preceded in death by her grandfather Joe Black from Kemmer, WY. She left behind her loving husband Tom, West Jordon; mother Shirley, Randlett, UT; brothers Kary (Chris), Honeyville, Utah, Steve (ex - Lori Cook), West Jordon, Tracy, Magna; nieces Cori, Whintnee, Kaylee; nephews Erik, (Jerod - deceased) and grandmother Lillian Torrey, West Valley. TO MY WIFE As the world moves on ours does not Her life is better and ours is not Our hearts and minds are heavy her soul and spirit is free I love you my little Girl. Your Big Boy - TOM Private family services were held at Starks Funeral Parlor on October 29, 2009. Online condolences www.starksfuneral.com

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Published by Deseret News on Nov. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for KARLENE NELSON

13 Entries

Jamie Doutis Reyes

November 7, 2009

I was so saddened to hear of Karlene's
passing. She was such a great friend in school, we had many good times together. She was a very sweet person and was always smiling. My deepest sympathy to her family. We will miss her.

Janeen Stanworth Grondahl

November 3, 2009

Tom,

Karlene and I both graduated from the class of 1980 of Cyprus High School. What a beautiful young lady she was. How grateful you must be to have shared a part of your life with such a lady! May peace and comfort find you!

Kris St.John

November 3, 2009

Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything Vince or I can do, please don't hesitate to call on us. You are family, and our prayers and thoughts are with you during this rough time. Kris (ra do) (Langman) and Vince St.John.

Rhonda Backman Meeks

November 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Karlene and her family. Karlene was such a sweet and kind person. I grew up with Karlene all our life in Magna. She will always be remembered especially on her Birthday which we both shared the same day. We used to kid around about that. There were many of us that shared the same day. She was such fun and a great friend.

Terry Ann Crank Whitby

November 2, 2009

I was saddened to hear about the loss Karlene. I also went to school with Karlene and remember her always smiling face. She was a great friend and person and she will be missed. Our love and prayers are with your family.

Stacey Talbot Stallings

November 2, 2009

Dear Nelson family, I am very sorry for your loss. One of my memories of Karlene is remembering her infectious smile, I can't think of a time when Karlene didn't have a smile on her face, she was always an uplifting an positive person. Her presence will be missed in the world. (school friend Elementary - High School)

Julie Empey

November 1, 2009

Dear Shirley, Kari, Steve and Tracy,
I am so sorry to of Karlene's passing. I have great memories of Karlene growing up in Magna and all of the good times we had running around the neighborhood as kids. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sincerely,
Julie Empey

Wayne & Liz Halverson

November 1, 2009

Tom sorry to here of your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Holly Robinson-Bell

November 1, 2009

I was thinking a couple of weeks ago about my best childhood friend and the many fun adventures we had. I was thinking that I really should get a hold of her and go to lunch. We ran into each other years ago at Maceys and said we would get together for lunch and never made the time. I am so so sad. I loved you Karlene and will always have many happy memories. I send my love to her husband Tom and to her mom Shirley. I am so sorry.

Matt & Lezlie Nelson

November 1, 2009

Dear Tom,

We are so sorry to hear of Karlene's passing. We are going to miss her at the Nelson Family Reunions. She was such a kind and loving person and always a gracious host. Never hesitating to open her heart and home to the Nelson family.
We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything or just want to talk. Please know we are always here for you.
Love, The Matt Nelson Family

Colleen Christensen

November 1, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Karlene's passing. I went to school with Karlene from 2nd grade to 12th grade. There aren't many people that enter your thoughts after highschool, but because she was such a nice person, I thought of her often and always wondered how she was doing. May you have comfort at this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and mother. She was such a nice person.

Michele Dzado

November 1, 2009

My condolences to Karlene's family. Even though we did not keep in touch I still have fond memories of my old roommate and co-worker at National Car Rental. She was a very sweet girl. My prayers are with you...

Maridawn Wilson Wadsworth

November 1, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Karlene's passing. She was always such a happy person. She was in by boring science class in school and I never would have made it through without her to talk and laugh with. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. Sincerely, Maridawn Wilson Wadsworth

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