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Carmelita Price Nielsen

Jul. 11, 1926 - Feb. 20, 2023

Date of Service: Feb. 24, 2023

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BURLEY – Carmelita Price Nielsen, a 96-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Highland Estates Assisted Living, in Burley.

Carma was born July 11, 1926, in Heyburn, Idaho, where she lived and grew and attended school 1st through 12th grade. Mom’s parents were Earl Fritz Price and Iona LaFern Nealis Price. On Mom’s 16th birthday, July 11, 1942, she married Julius Earl Nielsen. They were married 68 years before Dad died in 2010. To this family was born three children: daughters, Judith Nielsen and JoAnn Jensen; and son, Kelly Earl Nielsen.

Carma worked at the rationing station in Burley throughout World War II. Dad had been drafted into the United States Army and Mom worked and also finished her high school diploma. During the war Dad was taken prisoner of war and, for a long time, Mom didn’t know if she was married still or a widow.

After the war Carma worked at Safeway in Burley, as a cashier at a bank, at Minidoka County Assessor’s Office, Rupert Abstract Company, and as clerk for the District Magistrate Court of Minidoka County.

Mom and Dad moved to Parma, Idaho, where they lived for 35 years and she worked as secretary for the Superintendent of Amalgamated Sugar Company.

After Mom and Dad retired, in 1988, they did some traveling but really got to travel in 1990 when they were called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Preston, England. They served for 18 months and loved being there and meeting the people. A few years later they worked in the Boise Idaho Temple.

Mother was always active and involved in school, community and church. She loved spoiling her four grandsons, Scott, Clint, Brett, and Jeremy. She has 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandsons. Family was always her top priority.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Iona Price; her husband, J. Earl Nielsen; her son, Kelly Earl Nielsen; and her in-laws.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

We wish to thank ALL the wonderful people at Highland Estates Memory Care for their love and special care of our mother while she was a resident there.

Condolences for Carmelita Price Nielsen

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From Mary Lou Herbert:

So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was a very wonderful person. May the Lord bless and keep all of the family during this trying time.

From Juanita Finger:

I was blessed to have worked with Carma at Amalgamated Sugar for 11 years. Carma was a wonderful mentor. Always kind, patient and an excellent example of an employee and a lady. I still remember her beautiful smile, my first day of work when she said, "Hello". Thank you Carma for your love. You will remain in my heart forever. My thoughts, condolences and prayers for comfort for Judith, JoAnn and your families.

From Ginny Rowell / Nielsen:

Aunt Carma was a beautiful and kind person. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers

From Deb Hurd:

I remember spending time with Aunt Carma and Uncle Earl on their farm and drinking Pepsi. A wonderful lady who will be missed. I bet there was a wonderful reunion with Uncle Earl and Grandpa and Grandma.

From Bonnie Hughes Deiter:

Aunt Carma, you were an amazing lady. I loved our visits and wish there had been more. Give Uncle Earl a big hug for me.
Prayers of comfort and strength to those you left behind.

From Mary Lou Herbert:

So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was a very wonderful person. May the Lord bless and keep all of the family during this trying time.

From Julie Bennett:

Our family loved Carma and her family! Our families all worked together at Amalgamated Sugar in Nyssa. Carma was always such a lady and so much fun to be with. I have many great memories of Carma and her wisdom and love. May you find peace in your many beautiful memories!

From Susan Nielsen/Holloway :

Sending lots of love and prayers. She'll be missed.

From Donna Seuell:

I loved Carma so much. One of the most beautiful and kind ladies I have ever known. Loved working with her at The Amalgamated Sugar Company in Nyssa. What a fun person she was. So many memories of her and Earl. Sending prayers and hugs to her family.

From DeeDee Meline Covey:

Beautiful Aunt Carma, we’ve been so lucky to have shared many memories.. what an amazing life and example you have always given . Just knowing you has made my life better. Much love to those left behind ..
I know it’s a great reunion in Heaven …
Love always DeeDee & Jon Covey

From DeeDee Meline Covey:

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