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06/03/2026

Lena Bell Cowley Nielsen

Kingston, Utah - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, neighbor and friend, Lena Bell Cowley Nielsen, age 89, passed away in Preston, Idaho on May 29, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1936 to Rodney Alonzo Cowley and Urania May Anderson in Venice, Utah.

Lena grew up in Venice and loved being outdoors and riding her big horse, "Roney". She loved to sing and was lucky to sing in the musical group "Rocky Mountain Wranglers" with her sisters. She attended Richfield High School, graduating with the class of 1955.

Lena married Rue Jolley. Together they had three children; Kerri, David and Dallen. They later divorced. She married Leslie George Nielsen on June 14, 1968, in Venice, Utah and became a mother to his children, Kip, Shellie and Wendy. Together, they had their son, James. They decided to raise their new family of seven children in Kingston, Utah. Leslie and Lena were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS Temple on October 18, 2003.

Lena was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in the Relief Society, Primary, music positions and the Cub Scouts. She enjoyed serving as postmistress of the Kingston Post Office for 27 years. Her hobbies included music, art, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and she LOVED her garden! In her later years she LOVED to mow her lawn with her riding lawn mower.

Lena is survived by her children: Leslie Kip and Linda Nielsen of Hurricane; Shellie and Sheldon Coleman of Elsinore; David Brent and Tammy Jolley of Cedar Hills; Wendy and Sam Fullmer of Elsinore; Dallen and Darlene Jolley of Dayton, Idaho; James and Lily Nielsen of Taylorsville; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Leslie G. Nielsen and daughter, Kerri Swartzmiller.

Graveside services for Lena will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday June 8, 2026 in the Kingston Cemetery, Kingston Utah. Friends may call for viewing from 9:00- 11:00 A.M. in the Richfield Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel, 260 North 400 West, Richfield, prior to services.

Burial will be in the Kingston Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

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06/03/2026

You can trust Springer Turner Funeral Home to guide you through the process of honoring the life of your loved one. We pride ourselves on serving families in central Utah and the surrounding areas with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Our staff is experienced in a variety of funeral services and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion, culture, or budget. We have locations in Richfield and Salina.

Contact us at (435) 896-6333, or visit our website for more information.

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06/02/2026

Grief is Love With Nowhere to Go

Grief isn’t something to ‘get over.’
It’s the echo of love that still lingers.

Some days it feels heavy, like a storm
Other days it’s a quiet whisper in the heart.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting.
It means carrying their memory forward.

Be gentle with yourself.
Grief is love’s way of saying, “They mattered. They still do.”

You’re not alone in this journey.

- Author unknown, taken from "Daily Grief Quotes" page
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05/29/2026

Friday thoughts...

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05/27/2026

We offer the lowest price for direct cremation in the five-county area of central Utah. The cost of $2,000 includes the following:

▪️ Transfer of the body into our care (within a 50-mile radius)
▪️ Services of the funeral director and staff and basic facilities
▪️ A brief private identification viewing for family
▪️ Transfer to the crematory
▪️ On-line obituary
▪️ Three (3) copies of the certified death certificate
▪️ Cremation

Direct cremation does not include embalming, viewing, or funeral services.

Visit our website via the link provided below to view our General Price List, and contact us with any questions at (435) 896-6333.

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05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country and preserve our freedom. We thank you for your dedication and service. Gone, but never forgotten. 🇺🇸

“Honor to the Soldier, and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor also to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field, and serves, as best he can, the same cause—honor to him, less only than to him, who braves, for the common good, the storms of heaven and the storms of battle.”
- Abraham Lincoln
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05/22/2026

Congratulations to all the graduates of 2026! 🎉

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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05/22/2026

Friday thoughts for Memorial Day weekend...

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05/21/2026

Wendy Ann Adams

Glenwood, Utah - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wendy Ann Pace Adams on May 19, 2026 in Glenwood, Utah. She was lovingly held in her husband Travis' arms. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Wendy was born February 18, 1974 to Mitchel and VeeAnn Pace. Wendy, the second oldest of five kids, graduated from Wayne High School.

Wendy married Travis Adams on August 22, 1992 in Loa, Utah. They later solemnized their marriage in the Manti, Utah temple on August 19, 2005. Her greatest joys came from being a mother to her four children; Tisha, TJ, TeeAnna, and Tomlin, and a grandma to her 7 grandchildren. She enjoyed supporting her kids, grandkids, and nieces and nephews in all their various activities. Wendy was always bragging to anyone who would listen about the latest accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

Wendy was well known for her love of crafting. She enjoyed doing a variety of different crafts over the years. Wendy loved to make baby blankets for all the new babies in the family. She found great joy and peace being outdoors with her family, camping, and being the passenger princess in the side by side and on Harley motorcycle rides.

Wendy is survived by her loving husband of almost 34 years, her four children, two son-in-laws, one daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, and many friends and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father.

The family is deeply grateful to everyone who cared for Wendy over the years, especially through her 8 year long battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in the Loa Cemetery, Loa Utah. There will be a public visitation held from 11:00- 12:00 Noon prior to services at the Richfield Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel, 260 North 400 West, Richfield, Utah.

Burial will be under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

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05/21/2026

"I Came To Visit You Today”
- by Shauna Ruud

I came to visit you today
To place this flag next to your grave.
The sacrifices you have made
Will forever be indebted this day.

I came to visit you today
To place this flag next to your grave.
It doesn't matter if you fought or not
'Cause with that uniform it doesn't matter what.

I came to visit you today
To place this flag next to your grave.
The memory of what once was you
Still lingers true for those who knew.

I came to visit you today
To place this flag next to your grave
To just say thank you on this Memorial Day.
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