LOGAN, UTAH: Joan Nelson, 76, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 in Orem, Utah. She was born September 27, 1928 in Tremonton, Utah to Edgar and Janet H. Nelson. Her early years were spent on the family farm in Howell, Utah. She graduated from Bear River High School, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of Utah.

An excellent executive secretary and administrative assistant, Joan worked at Utah Oil Company, then as an executive secretary to President Daryl Chase at Utah State University, and later became administrative secretary to Harvey Taylor, a vice president at BYU and later chancellor of LDS Church Schools. Her last employment was as a social worker in Granite School District.

A member of the LDS Church, she served as a missionary in the Texas-Louisiana Mission, taught in all of the church auxiliaries, and was president of a BYU stake YWMIA.

Joan was a thoughtful and caring daughter to her widowed mother, a supportive and generous sister, a loyal and delightful friend, and absolutely the world’s greatest aunt.

She is survived by her brothers, Carl J and Marlene Nelson of St. George; James E. Nelson, West Valley City, a sister, Joyce of Provo with whom she shared a close and loving relationship; her nephew, Michael K. Nelson (Laurie) and their four sons, Brady, Eric, Ryan and Jeffrey, her nieces Laurie (Don) Stewart, and Lynn (Kelly) Mecham and their daughters, Amanda and Melissa, all of Bountiful. She was preceded in death by her mother and father.

The family would like to thank Dr. Philip Roberts of Sandy and his two nurses, Mary and Laurel for their professional expertise and their long-time compassionate and loving care; all the staff of Canyon Breeze Senior Living in Orem for extending the love and care worthy of true saints and angels; and all at Alpine Hospice Care who cared so lovingly for Joan during the last weeks of her life.

Joan’s friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of her at a memorial service that will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 7, 2005 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, 34 East Center. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at mortuaryobits@yahoo.com

At her request, she leaves these words to her family and friends;
“We cannot see Beyond...
But this I know;
I loved you so-‘twas heaven
here with you!”
(To Those I love” by Isla Paschal Richardson)