August 15, 1933 – July 9, 2024

In the early morning hours of July 9, 2024, our beautiful mother passed away peacefully from our arms into the arms of her loved ones in heaven. Carol Janice Nelson Reopelle was born on August 15, 1933, one of seven children of Adolph and Mayme Nelson of Sharon, North Dakota. Carol grew up on a hardworking family farm with a deep faith in her Father in Heaven. After graduating from Sharon High School and attending college, Carol moved to Tacoma, Washington, where she worked in a bank. It was here that she met a handsome young pilot, Maurice Rene Reopelle, from Thief River Falls, Minnesota. They were married shortly thereafter on June 23, 1956, and had three children.

With Dad stationed at various Air Force bases around the world, Mom and Dad enjoyed a life of travel. As children, we were blessed with a happy childhood with wonderful parents who taught us by example. Dad eventually retired from Hill Air Force Base in Utah and Mom and Dad later moved to Mesa, Arizona and then back to Ogden to spend our final years.

Mom didn’t like to drive, but when Dad had to go to a nursing home, Mom showed us her strength, dedication and determination. She faithfully drove to see her husband several times a week for years until Dad passed away in December 2018. Mom showed us her inner strength through her strong faith in God, knowing that she would see her husband again one day.

Carol was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Harrisville and when she could no longer attend church, she faithfully followed church services on Facebook.

Mother is survived by her three children, Kim (John) Stevens of Peterson, Utah; Kristi (Mike) Turner of Monroe, Utah; and Tim (Bridget) Reopelle of North Ogden, Utah. She is also survived by her siblings, Annette (Bill) Oxton, Donna Smith, and Leroy (Pat) Nelson; sisters-in-law, Margo (Dennis) Heaney, Fran Schroeder, Anne Reopelle, Joanne Nelson, and Dona Nelson; and by 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; her parents; three brothers, Norman, Ardean and James Nelson; and one grandson, Randy Stevens. We can only imagine the joyous reunion mom is having.

A private burial will be held at a later date at Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden, Utah.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.