HYDE PARK, UTAH: Zelpha Marie Nielsen Reed, 92, passed away at Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, November 6,2003. She lived many years with health problems which caused her great pain. She is now at peace and enjoying freedom from pain.

Zelpha was the 8th child of 10 born to Lettie Sorena Petersen and Thomas Lars Nielsen. She was born in Hyde Park, Utah on January 7,1911.

She attended schools in Hyde Park and also at North Cache High School, graduating in the top of her class. She lived most of her life in California, living in Huntington Park, Santa Rosa, and Sacramento. She was a secretary for Pioneer Flint Co. for 14 years. Zelpha met the love of her life while living in California. She married Jacque Clemo Reed in California, and was later sealed in the Logan Temple. After his conversion to the LDS church, they served as stake missionaries in California. He passed away after just 15 short years together, of a heart attack while attending Priesthood Meeting. She served in many church callings but especially loved her callings in music.

In 1973, she returned to live in Hyde Park where she could be around family who could help her with her needs. She loved doing genealogy work especially for Jacque's family.

Because of her strong will and help of others, she was able to stay in her own home for a long time. With the loving care of Rocky Mountain Hospice and Dr. Glenn Mortensen, she was able to be at home a little longer. Logan Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center became her last place of residence. A special thanks to those who cared for her.

She is survived by one step daughter, Pearl Mahoney, of California, Sisters, Terese Nielsen, Long Beach, California, Lorna Rasmussen, Hyde Park, Utah and a brother Theon Nielsen of Lewiston, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacque, her parents and seven brothers and sisters. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who loved her as they would a grandmother. A special thanks to those loved ones who lived close and took care of her daily needs, Lorna Rasmussen, Marlo and Lettie Marie Lamb and Family, Paul and Mary Jane Rasmussen, and Terese Nielsen, who would come from California frequently to help out.

She was a real sweet special caring lady whom was loved dearly. One little great nephew, Braxton, age five, prayed the night she passed away, "Thanks for sending a special spirit to love us!" We all felt of her love. Good bye for a while!

Funeral services will be held at the Hyde Park 5th Ward chapel, 63 East Center Tuesday November 11, at 12:00 pm with Bishop Craig Smith conducting. Friends may call at the ward meeting house from 10:30 to 11:45 on Tuesday. Internment will be in the Hyde Park City Cemetery. Arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary.