Gladys Dixon Nelson Obituary (1921

Gladys Dixon Nelson passed away at the age of 93 on June 22, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. Gladys was born to Leroy and Electa Dixon and raised in Provo, Utah. In 1941 she married her high school sweetheart, Ivan W. Nelson, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised their 6 children in Phoenix, AZ. As a devoted wife and mother, Gladys' greatest joy in life was her family, 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She served faithfully in callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her loving nature, humble grace, noble character, and unwavering testimony of the Lord leave a great legacy to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, David, and husband, Ivan. Gladys is survived by sons Bill (Jeanne) and Kent (Kathleen) and daughters Diane Garns (Allen), Carolyn Shockey (Jerry) and Julie Morris (Kevin). MESA Services: Fri, June 26, 2015, visitation at 9 AM followed by funeral at 10 AM @ Three Fountains Ward, 1852 N. Stapley Dr. Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel. PROVO Services: Tues., June 30, 2015, visitation at 10 AM followed by funeral at 11 AM @ Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center, Provo. Interment at Provo City Cemetery. Arrangements by Berg Mortuary.