Nelda Shippen Reed

Nelda Shippen Reed, 90, passed away November 23, 2016 at the Fairwinds in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Nelda was born September 26, 1926 to Annie and Bennington Robert Shippen, in Menan, Idaho. Nelda grew up and attended schools in Menan and graduated from Midway High School. After graduating from high school Nelda attended Ricks College and graduated from Utah State with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Nelda married Calvin Reed on July 16, 1947, in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple. They were blessed with five children, four boys and one girl who died at birth. Nelda taught 4th grade for 25 years in Rigby. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she served all the women’s auxilaries. She served in the Idaho Falls Temple for many years. She taught herself to play the piano and enjoyed sewing, watching sports, and was a big fan of her grandchildren. Nelda will always be remembered as an excellent homemaker. Nelda is survived by her sons, Dennis C. (Sharon) Reed of Pocatello, Idaho, Randall S. (Shiela) Reed of Rigby, Idaho, Stanley F. (Lori) Reed of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Roger B. (Angie) Reed of Las Vegas, Nevada. Two sisters, Ruby (Reg) Call of Tucson, Arizona, and Twila (Tharin) Bigler of Provo, Utah. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and Bennington Shippen and grandparents, Charles and Mary Shippen, a daughter Janet Reed, four sisters, Gertrude Churchill, Mary Taylor, Verla Ball,and Ava Hessing, and two brothers; Robert Shippen and Charles Shippen. A viewing will be held at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, Monday, November 28, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 pm. A private service for the immediate and extended family will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Eckersell Memorial Chapel at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Annis Little Butte Cemetery following the service.