We were pleased to have Scott, Kristine, Jenna and Shannon come from Denver on Thursday, March 24th, with plans to spend part of their Easter holiday time with us and part with Kristine's parents in Salt Lake City. It was nice they were here to go with us to Ina's funeral in St. George on the 26th, along with Ryan, Tani, Doug, Shannon, and Beth. Corban was the only grandchild to go with us to St. George. The other grandchildren stayed in our home in Spanish Fork along with our friends visiting from Texas, Greg and Chris Shepard.
As mentioned in my last blog entry, Greg and Chris had come for a visit from Dallas, arriving on the 25th. We also had a wedding shower in our home on the 25th for Jessica (marrying Trent) and Maggie (marrying Taylor), which was planned on that day so Kristine, Jenna, and Shannon could be here. Although these important events had to take place in a very short time span, we appreciated being able to be part of each one and felt they were very memorable and special.
In my previous blog entry, I wrote that photos would be in a following posting for other March events, including Ina's funeral and our Easter celebration; and so here are some pictures that Beth took at these special events:
Bridal Shower for Jessica and Maggie
March 25th - with Family and Friends
(The guys visited downstairs and watched a game on T.V. during the reception
and joined us later for refreshments.)
Anna and Rebecca are also interested in
seeing what gifts the brides-to-be are opening.
(Jessica, Maggie, Anna, and Rebecca)
"Ireland Family Favorite Recipes" and cutting boards from me.
Beth gets credit for organizing and getting the recipe books printed.
Shannon made the delicious and beautifully decorated cake.
A variety of yummy dessert choices.
Hot dip, chips, veggies, relishes, and tortilla roll ups.
Sisters, cousins, nieces, aunts, and roomies enjoyed being together;
and, of course, Gramma Narene also had a good time.
BYU roommates.
Guests gave suggestions for "date nights."
Envelopes addressed to be handy for thank-you notes.
Jessica and Trent will be sealed in the Preston England Temple May 31st.
Maggie and Taylor will be married June 24th in the Payson Temple.
We are happy the soon-to-be married couples will be living near us next year
while they continue their college education.
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Funeral for Ina Shepherd Nelson
Saturday, March 26, 2016, 12:30 p.m.
Morningside 7th Ward Chapel - St. George, Utah
Funeral for Ina Shepherd Nelson
Saturday, March 26, 2016, 12:30 p.m.
Morningside 7th Ward Chapel - St. George, Utah
(1926 - 2016)
Ina died peacefully at home in St. George, Utah, on March 19th.
Interment was in the Logan City Cemetery.
She was 90 years old.
Ina
Shepherd Nelson died peacefully at home in St. George, Utah on March
19, 2016. She was 90 years old. - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thespectrum/obituary.aspx?pid=178146592#sthash.ZrYCBxbr.dpuf
Ina
Shepherd Nelson died peacefully at home in St. George, Utah on March
19, 2016. She was 90 years old. - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thespectrum/obituary.aspx?pid=178146592#sthash.ZrYCBxbr.dpuf
which Ina had enjoyed making.
for guests to enjoy some of Ina's special
home-made divinity and caramels.
Family and friends at the viewing before the funeral.
(David and Karalee with their dad.)
(Brian Metcalf, a grandson, with his wife and baby;
Michelle Metcalf Wilson, a granddaughter, with her husband Erik;
Jamielyn Metcalf Nye, a granddaughter, (her husband, Deric, not there);
Karalee (Metcalf), a daughter, with her husband, David Metcalf;
K. LeRoi Nelson, Ina's husband (my brother);
David Nelson, a son, with his wife, Kayleen
and David and Kayleen's children:
Matthew, a grandson;
Rachelle, a granddaughter;
Jarrett and Mckay, grandsons;
and
Kristin (Nelson) Brown, a granddaughter, with her husband, Skylar Brown, and baby.
Two grandsons were serving missions for the LDS church:
Scott Metcalf and Mitchel Nelson.
She and her husband, Reed, provided the turkey
for the luncheon following the funeral.
Myrla is the daughter of my dad's sister, Vella.
She and Reed live in Moroni, Utah.
and
Niki and Blake Hyer and twins, Holly and Ashley.
(Lon and Blake are nephews,
sons of my sister, Louise, who died in 2011.)
Scott and Kristine, Sam and Narene,
Doug and Shannon holding Corban,
Beth, Ryan and Tani.
These are the flowers from
Sam and me that were displayed in the chapel.
Narene and K. LeRoi
(photo taken in their home at Sundance in 1996)
Ina
is survived by her husband, LeRoi; a daughter, Karalee (David) Metcalf;
a son, David (Kayleen); ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings and four
children—Marlene, Alan, Ronald and Harold. - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thespectrum/obituary.aspx?pid=178146592#sthash.9auT0LeY.dpuf
Ina is survived by her husband, K. LeRoi Nelson; a daughter, Karalee (David) Metcalf;
a son, David (Kayleen); ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, and
four children - Marlene, Alan, Ronald, and Harold.
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Easter Egg Hunt and Family Dinner
March 27th
We all attended church in our various wards before coming together
at 5:30 p.m. for the Easter egg hunt and dinner with family and friends.
Scott's family left our home Sunday morning to be with the Judds in Salt Lake City and then they went home to Denver, and Ryan's family had Easter dinner with their family
at their home. Coming to our home for Easter dinner were
Doug and Shannon's family;
Todd and Beth's family;
Sarah, Derek, Anna and Paul;
Trevor and Megan;
Trent and Jessica;
Maggie and Taylor;
Haley; and
Jordan and Anastasia.
Doug and Mason helping Corban find an Easter egg.
(Corban, Doug, Jacob, and Rebecca)
(Isaac, Rebecca, Joshua, Ethan, Brynlee, Jacob, Corban, and Mason)
Time to see what treat is inside the eggs.
(Rebecca, Isaac, Brynlee, and Mason)
and now enjoying visiting and being together.
It was a treat to have Jordan and Anastasia Strate join our family.
Those in this picture are Trent, Sam, Jordan, Taylor, Maggie, Anastasia,
Trevor, Shannon, Corban, Sarah, Paul, and Megan, and Joshua.
Brynlee's birthday was on Easter this year.
She is opening a gift crocheted by Beth
to attach to her school bag or purse.
with a lot of details in the pictures.
Jacob and Isaac watch as Brynlee looks at the pages.
Happy Birthday, Brynlee!
We always enjoy being with family and friends.
