February 7, 1937 – March 2, 2022
Nelda Jessop Roskelley born on February 7, 1937 in Millville, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2022, surrounded by her family in Bountiful, Utah. Nelda was the daughter of Verlo and Thelma Jessop. She married Russell RaMon Brown March 31, 1955. They later divorced. She married Eugene Ray (Pete) Roskelley October 4, 1974 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple May 16, 1980. Pete passed away December 17, 1996.
Nelda always had an optimistic outlook on life, even after she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in May 2018. Nelda felt her greatest accomplishment in life was that of being a mother, grandma, and grandma-great (as the great grandchildren called her!). She taught them to work hard and play hard. Nelda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Throughout her life she served in many callings in Primary, Relief Society, and Young Womens. She loved doing things with her family and together they have many fun traditions! Nelda loved to camp in the Uintah Mountains, travel, square dance with Pete, and always had huge flower and vegetable gardens. She was a great cook and loved to cook for her family. She loved her many friends of all ages. She enjoyed playing cards, Bunco, game days, and was always ready for a game of Hand & Foot with anyone.
Nelda is survived by eight children: Jeff (Karen) Roskelley, Kim Brown (Carol deceased), Terresa (Bill) Henrie, Collette (Brent) Davis, David (Suzanne) Roskelley, Pam Wright, Jerilyn (David Rock) Brown, Gail (Candice Hatch) Roskelley; 20 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, her parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the LDS Church, 1476 N. 300 W. Bountiful, Utah where viewings will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery.
Services will be streamed live on the Russon Brothers Mortuary Facebook page and on this obituary page.