Brigham - Ruth LaRae Pharis Nielson, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2004. She was born on August 3, 1925 to Clark Edward and Mabel Norina Caldwel Pharis. She married LaDell J. Nielson on March 25, 1972 . LaDell passed away on November 11, 1998.
Ruth was reared and educated in Pingree, Idaho. She loved to fish and to go rock hounding. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and funny stories. She enjoyed using her hands to make a variety of crafts.
She is survived by her three children: Paula Ronnie Roche of Plymouth and RonDell and Terry Nielson both of Garland; her brother, Wesley Naomi Pharis of Blackfoot, Idaho; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, one brother, Thomas and one sister-in-law Laura Pharis.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton. Friends and family may call from 10:30-11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral.
Interment will be at Garland Cemetery.
Thanks to the staff of Brigham City Nursing and Rehabilitation for Ruth's loving care.