Barbara J. Nelson

Salina, Utah - Barbara Jane Jensen Nelson, 85, of Salina, passed away October 5, 2013, peacefully with her family by her side, in Gunnison, Utah. She was born September 5, 1928 in Redmond, Utah, a daughter of Ward Harold and Thelma Stark Jensen. She married Bobbie Hoffman Nelson, September 6, 1948 in the family home in Redmond. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, September 26, 1986. Bob passed away April 7, 1995. Barbara is survived by two sons and two daughters: Michael J. and Barbara Nelson of Orem; Gary B. and Velta Nelson of Salina; Carma and Scott Sorensen of Mayfield; Jeanie Nelson of Salina; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two cats, Bel and Sky; brother: Verl M. and Shirley Jensen of Midvale; sisters-in-law: Betty Nelson of Springville and Florene Jensen of Gunnison. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Harold and Ilene Jensen; Douglas and Norma Jensen; and a sister, Merlene Humphries. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 12 Noon in the Salina 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 85 South 100 East in Salina. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 150 East Main Street in Salina, Monday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Salina Eastside Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.