Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Nielsen Blackwell, 92 returned to her Heavenly Father and was reunited with her husband, Osmer on December 31, 2010. Elizabeth was born September 28, 1918, the fifth child of William Cottam and Elizabeth Okey Cottam in Richville, Utah. Her mother died 10 days later. She grew up in Park City, Utah. Elizabeth married her sweetheart, Osmer K. Nielsen in 1936. They were later sealed in the Manti temple. Together they raised three children in Salina, Utah and moved to Parowan in 1959. They loved dancing, hunting, fishing, horse racing, farming and spending time at their Summit Mtn. cabin. They also loved spending time with their children and grandchildren.Elizabeth was a faithful member of the LDS church. She served as primary president, member of the Relief Society presidency, and a faithful visiting teacher for over 70 years. She and Osmer taught dance for the Gold and Green Ball for many years. Osmer and Elizabeth had a passion for dancing and rarely missed a dance. Osmer died in 1982.She later married Dick Blackwell in 1989. They loved to camp, fish, and golf. She started golfing at age 73 and had 11 holes-in-one. She was an avid golfer until age 86.Elizabeth loved people! She served as a volunteer at the senior citizen center in St. George for many years. She loved working there as a greeter, as well as serving in her ward as a greeter in Washington, Utah where she lived for 20 years and enjoyed many friends. She was always ready for a game of cards with family and friends!Elizabeth is survived by her son, Allen K. (Sherry) Nielsen of Summit, UT., Kathy Allen (Bruce Taylor) of Parowan, UT., daughter-in-law, Evi Nielsen of Hacienda Heights, CA., 16 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Osmer K. Nielsen, and son, Warren W. Nielsen.Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Parowan 3rd Ward. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Parowan 3rd Ward, and on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 9:30-10:30 also at the Church. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. The family would like to thank Dr. Marshall, the caregivers at Kolob and hospice, and especially the staff and friends at Emerald Pointe for their love and care.