LaMont Nelson

Thursday, July 7, 2005, our family lost our most loving, caring, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and wonderful friend, LaMont Nelson. Dad was born May 27, 1932, in Thatcher, Utah, the youngest of eight children to Ephraim Earl and Mary Edna Compton Nelson. He attended schools in Bothwell, Utah, but was ultimately educated through the great process of life and became one of the smartest, wisest, and most astute individuals we ever knew. Dad married his lifetime companion and partner, Barbara Cornwall Nelson, on March 30, 1956, in Elwood, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. From their wonderful union came four beautiful daughters whom they wanted so much. Dad worked the family farm as a young boy after his father passed away; he became a GM mechanic working for Wayne Sandall and Crump Wheatley Motor Company in Tremonton, Utah, when he and mom were first married. After his brother passed away, dad took over the dairy cows and farm that he loved as a boy and continued farming until his last day here on earth. What a wonderful legacy he left for everyone in his family through his work ethic, his wisdom, and ability to do and fix anything we ever needed. Dad was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was mom?s biggest supporter in all of their church callings. Dad always had few words to say, but what he did say was always profound and easily made its way into our thoughts and hearts. He is survived by his dear wife, Barbara, and four daughters: Tracy Shawn Hoskins, Bothwell, Utah; Tina Nelson and Cassie Nelson, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Ethelene Bahe Begay Ricky Castillo, Farmington, New Mexico. Dad is also survived by his pride and joy, his four grandsons and two granddaughters whom he was so very proud of in all they did: Chet LaMont Nelson, Colton Shawn, Chace Ty, Cody Chandler, Devri Lee, and Brooklyn Tracy Hoskins. He is also survived by one brother Ray Nelson, and many dear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews whom he loved and cherished very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at the Bothwell Ward Chapel located at 10350 West 11600 North, Bothwell, Utah. Friends and family may call Sunday, July 10, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, Utah, and Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Chapel. Interment in the Bothwell Valley View Cemetery. Our dearest husband and father was a very giving and thoughtful man who will be greatly missed by all he came into contact with. We will always hold you close to our hearts and love you dearly, Grandpa.