Linda Diane Nelson's Obituary
Linda Diane Nelson, age 79, passed away on Oct. 17, 2020 at the University of Utah Hospital, due to natural causes.
Linda was born July 6, 1941 in American Fork, Utah to Cleo Holmstead and James R. Otis. She spent her childhood in Salt Lake City and went to West High School. She received a bachelors of science in business from the University of Utah.
Linda married the love of her life Jerry W. Nelson on October 21, 1964 at the Wasatch Presbyterian Church. She dedicated her life to her husband and their two boys, Jeffery and Bradley. Linda was also an amazing artist and influencer.
Linda is proceeded in death by her parents, and she is missed dearly by her husband, Jerry W. Nelson; Both of her sons, Dr. Jeffery M. Nelson and Bradley R. Nelson; Her daughter-in-law Sarah Krajnik; her grandchildren Ashton Nelson, Arianna Nelson, and Emily Nelson; her brother Robert Otis and his wife Anne, as well as her beloved dogs Sunshine and Toby.
A graveside service will be held at 2pm on October 30,2020 at Lake Hills Cemetery. A family visitation will be held on the same day at Wiscombe Memorial, prior to services.
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