Beatrice (Bea) Eileen Nelson
July 2, 1949-Ocotber 7, 2021
Our loving wife, mother, and grandma Bea passed away in the early morning hours on October 7, 2021, at Great Falls Benefis Hospital, in Great Falls MT. Bea was 72 years old.
Bea was born to Gladys and Ralph Carrier in Butte Montana on July 2, 1949. Bea was the third youngest of her siblings. Bea attended high school in Arco Idaho, where she later graduated in 1967.
Bea met the love of her life Nels in a café in Arco, Idaho. They later married in the summer of 1969 in Reno, Nevada, Bea and Nels have spent the last 52 years happily in love and married. They welcomed three boys Sterling, Dave and Kenny. Bea and Nels later moved to Townsend, Montana in the 1980’s, then moved again, but finally returned to their forever home in Townsend in 2003 where they have resided since then.
Bea worked as a waitress for many years, a mother to three sons, and a housewife. Her favorite hobbies and activities included painting, crafts, drawing, writing, children’s stories, reading the Bible, and church services. She was an active member in church hand involved in a Christian church group. Bea had a special love for gardening and planting flowers, however her favorite flowers were Gladiolus. Bea had a special love her grandchildren, she loved being a grandma.
Bea always had a smile on her face. She opened her arms to anyone in need of anything. She had a soft heart that she wore on her sleeve. Her love always shined, Bea could light up the room with her contagious smile and laugh. Bea had a love for bees, many blankets and decorations included bees to show her love for them.
Bea will be greatly missed by all. Bea was preceded in death by her mom Gladys, her father Ralph, her sister Jessie, and her brother Randy. Beatrice is survived by her loving husband Nels, her children Sterling (Vickie), Dave (Deshell), and Kenny (Leona), her grandchildren Eric, Bret, Lacee, Quade, Dax, Marshall, Korina, Breanna (Corey) and Rowan, and her great grandchildren, Gavin, Ellie, Lilly, Isabella, Jack, and Camden. Beatrice is also survived by her church family.
A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.
“If roses grow in heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me, place them in my mother’s arms, and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.”
“When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see. If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today. While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away a tear fell from my eye, for all my life I’d always thought I didn’t want to die. I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do. It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad. I thought of all the love we shared, and the fun we had. If I could re-live yesterday just even for a while, I’d say good-bye and kiss you, and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be. For emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me from his great golden throne. He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you. Today your life on Earth is past, but here a life starts a new.” So, when tomorrow starts without me don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.”
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Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Marcy Cliff says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I live in Arco. My sister Lani knew Bea. She said she was a very strong willed woman. I have something I’d like to share with you all sometime. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcy
Geronimo61arco@gmail.com
Bonnie Berry says
Had so many laughs with this Lady and Her Sister Jessie. We were Dragging Main one Night and Bea said so many People are flashing lights at Me tonight. She figured out later that Her Lights were not on. We would sing to Walbash Canninball! So many Memories of these two Awesome Ladies.