Washington, UT
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Marie Warren Nelson, 87, passed away January 20, 2018. She was born on November 3, 1930 to Granville and Magdalyn Warren.
Marie lived in Parowan, Utah until age 8
. Upon the passing of her father in 1938, her mother remarried and the family moved to Panguitch, Utah, where she attended school until her Jr. year of high school. Her family then moved to Ogden, Utah. Marie was only in Ogden for a short time, then moved to Cedar City, Utah, to live with her sister, Shirley and brother-in-law, Roy Batty, to finish her schooling. It was while attending Cedar High School she met her sweetheart, Jerry (Gerald) Nelson.
Jerry and Marie were married June 21, 1948. They lived in Cedar City from 1948 to 1970. There they were blessed with three sons: Keith, Kay and Kurt. While living in Cedar City they made many lifetime friends.
In 1970, Jerry and Marie moved to Washington, Utah. Marie worked at Safeway and then Harmon's as a meat cutter/wrapper. She worked the early morning shifts and was never late. She retired at age 78.
Marie enjoyed volunteering at the Washington Recreation Center but more so enjoyed walking there each day and exercising with friends, then walking home. She was an avid walker. Marie also enjoyed her many card clubs. She was always up for a game of cards. Marie also enjoyed making quilts and knitting. She left a legacy of quilts and afghans to her posterity and many others.
Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Granville and Magdalyn; siblings: Garn, Keith, Shirley, LaRue, Beth, Karl and Leon; a son, Kay and great-granddaughter, Ashley. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of 69+ years, sons: Keith (Evelyn), and Kurt (Tricia), 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
The family would like to thank the staff of Dixie Home Health & Hospice for their care.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington 4th Ward Chapel, 82 North Main, Washington, Utah. A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30- 10:30 at the church. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery.
