BRIGHAM CITY - Teresa M. Nelson, age 33, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away at home on June 9, 2001 with her husband at her side holding her hand. Scott's loving care made it possible for her to stay at home for her last days. She spent four years battling breast cancer with amazing strength and determination. She was born August 2, 1967 in Ogden, Utah. She was the daughter of Lee and Nona Ellis. Teresa married her high school sweetheart Scott Nelson on June 28, 1986. Together they lived in Ogden, and then later moved to Willard. She was employed with the IRS and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Teresa had a great love for life and touched many people she came in contact with. She was always giving of herself. More than anything, she was a devoted mother. She adored her two boys and will be lovingly remembered and missed by them. Teresa enjoyed being with family and friends. She enjoyed boating, camping, trips to the cabin and the company of her pets. She was loved and admired for her warmth, generosity, integrity and her playful sense of humor. She had many friends and family who loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed by them. Surviving are her husband Scott, of Willard, two sons, Riley and Caylor. She is survived by her parents Lee and Nona Ellis of Layton; one sister Becky (John) Burt of Marriott-Slaterville. She is also survived by her second family, Jesse and Glenda Nelson of West Haven; Dave (Michelle) Nelson, Washington; Julie Illum, Washington; Pam (Lee) Vohs, Clearfield; Peggy (Ryan) Smith, Roy; Sheena Nelson, West Haven. Teresa cherished her five nephews and twelve nieces. Each and every one of them meant the world to her. Special thanks to Hospice for their support. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at the Willard Ward Chapel 80 North 100 West, Willard, Utah. Friends may call Tuesday, June 12 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT and Wednesday 10 to 10:40 at the church. Interment will be in the Willard cemetery.

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