Lillian (Burns) Nelson Obituary (2015)

Lillian (Lil) May Nelson passed away February 14, 2015 to reunite with the love of her life on their very special day (valentines). Lillian was born October 29, 1934 in Potter Kansas, to her loving parents Viola and Clark Burns. Lillian married the love of her life, Mark Ronald Nelson on May 17, 1954. They made their home in Tooele, Utah. They had three children, Son Clint (Jude) Nelson, Daughter Nona Nelson, and Daughter Lori Nelson. Lillian was the grandmother to nine grandchildren, Brandy (Rick) Eldridge, Angie Workman, Heather (James) Harvey, Shayne (Ashlee) Harvey, Christopher Harvey, Macy Nelson, Tyson Nelson, Austin Schend, 18 grandchildren, and 2 great great grandkids. She was our family matriarch. Lil was a breast cancer survivor. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Breast Cancer Society. The viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary on Wed the 18th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Services will be held at Tate Mortuary 110 South Main Street, on Thursday the 19th at 11:00 A.M., with no viewing prior to the service on Thursday. Interment to follow at Tooele City Cemetery. The Lady Elks will provide a luncheon following Thursdayâ€™s service. Elks Lodge 61 North Main St, Toole. Mom (Grandma) will be sorely missed. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lillian May (Burns) Nelson please visit our Sympathy Store.