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Anna Marie (Nelson) Espinosa "Meah"

May 24, 1949 - Nov. 1, 2025

Anna Marie (Nelson) Espinosa “Meah”

BURLEY – Anna Marie “Meah” (Nelson) Espinosa, a 76-year-old resident of Burley, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Anna was born May 24, 1949, in Burley, Idaho, the fifth of eight children born to Robert Wilford and Jessie Jean (Biggs) Nelson. She attended Burley schools and was the only one of her siblings to graduate high school. She loved children and was always taking care of her younger siblings and her nieces and nephews and even taking them to school with her at times. After graduating high school, when she wasn’t taking care of children, she worked at housekeeping, cooking meals and baking goodies.

Anna had three daughters, and her girls were her pride and joy. She was always doing something with all or some of them. She loved quilting with them and working on other craft projects to give as Christmas gifts to grandkids and friends. Her favorite pastime was fishing, camping, or going for a ride to see the countryside or the mountains.

Anna married Arthur Espinosa on December 23, 2002, though they have been together for 37 years. This union added one more daughter to the mix.

Anna is survived by her husband, Arthur; her children, Sheri Nelson, Angie Nelson, Jessica Young, and step-daughter, Catrina; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Rae Dene (Marty) Gillette, Darla (Mike) Legault, and Linda (Lep) Mosely; brother, Gary Nelson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sharon Fairchild, and Paula Ramey; and brother, Wayne Nelson.

A private family gathering to remember Anna will take place at a later date.

The family would like to thank Harrison’s Hope Hospice for the exceptional care of our beloved mother, wife, and grandmother. They went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations in every way.

Donations to help with funeral expenses are deeply appreciated and can be sent via Venmo to Kaley Stone @kaleyjoo, or Cash App $kaleyjoo.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Anna Marie (Nelson) Espinosa "Meah"

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From CG:

Meah was such a good person, and good supervisor. I worked with her in housekeeping. Even though I didn't see her much after we worked together I thought of her and her daughter Angie often. May God keep you all in his arms. My condolence to all the family.

From Grey:

I love you so much grandma, we miss you so so much and I hope you’re living it up, pain free!!

From Marilyn Hanen:

My heart, love, and sympathy to you and your family. Your mother was a beautiful soul. I only knew her for a short time, but I called her Sister. I shall miss her. God bless.

From Diane Merkey:

It's been a while since I've seen Meah. I am so sorry for your loss, she was a real sweet lady. Bless you.

From Talaire :

So sorry sweetie. Sending you hugs and comfort

From Lenny Bright :

Sorry for your loss. Love you guys. RIP

From Brenda Neilson Zapien:

You have been my bestest friend for 67 years, I'll never forget you. See you in the next Next life. Love you.

From Alicen:

You will be so missed Grandma! Thank you for being grandma to all of us growing up, I always loved your spunk and all the laughter you caused. I will miss your laugh and smile!

From Henry R Kyle:

I will miss you dearly. You have been a great part of my life.

From Henry R Kyle:

I will miss you dearly. You have been a great part of my life.

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