Donna V. Nelson, 67, passed away in Surprise Arizona on Friday, June 17th 2022. She was born the 3rd child of Gloria and Dale Jellesed on an Army Base in Colon Panama. As a child Donna, her parents and her two brothers moved around quite a bit due to Dale being in the Army. Donna's family finally settled in beautiful Coeur D'Alene Idaho. It was there where she had her daughter Amy and met the love of her life Herb. On November 5th, 1985 Donna married Herb in a small chapel in Coeur D'Alene and were married for 37 years. Donna, Herb and Amy moved to Arizona shortly after that and built the life they always wanted. Donna loved being at home with Herb and her beloved dog, Charlie.
Donna was a Retail Store Manager throughout her career, she was good at it and she loved it. She was very respected by her colleagues and even made some lifelong friends.She retired a few years ago and spent her last few years with her family. She loved to shop, get her nails done and of course get her hair done by one of her best friends and stylist to achieve her iconic red hair. She was loved by so many and will be truly missed.
Donna is survived by the love of her life, Herb; her daughter Amy; grandchildren Alexis, Madisyn, and Tyler; brother Bobby; and her dog Charlie. She was preceded in death by her brother Tony and her mom and dad Gloria and Dale Jellesed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageMaryvale.com for the Nelson family.
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