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In Loving Memory
Elisabeth Schellenberg
5/12/1926 -
2/28/2010
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Elisabeth Schellenberg, 83, of Shelley, passed away February 28, 2010 of natural causes at her home.
She was born May 12, 1926 in Burgdorf, Switzerland to Johann and Marie Ruchti Michel. She attended the public schools and then went on to do an apprenticeship in sewing and tailoring.
On November 16, 1945 she married Albert Nephi Schellenberg in Bern, Switzerland.
She immigrated to the United States with her husband and two children in August of 1948. They made their home in Salt Lake City, Utah where they were sealed in the Salt Lake temple. She began to make every effort to read, write, and speak English in order to pass a citizenship test. She loved America.
In 1959 she moved with her husband and five children to Shelley, Idaho. She worked at the Shelley Rest Home caring for the aged. In a short time she became the owner of the facility and continued in that field of work until she retired in 1986.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she served in various capacities. She and her husband served two missions together; one to the Frankfurt, Germany temple and one to the Bern, Switzerland temple.
Survivors include her children, Albert T. (Kristine) Schellenberg of Highland, Utah; Louise E. (Shane) Pettingill of Shelley, Idaho; Martin L. (Karen) Schellenberg of Pleasant Grove, Utah; Denise R. Schellenberg of Shelley, Idaho; and Lily S. (Wil) Kolditz of Cathlamet, Washington; 30 grandchildren and 126 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, a son, Parley, five brothers, Werner, Walter, Arnold, Karl, & Hans, three sisters, Lina, Marie, Gertrude, and a great granddaughter, Cheyenne.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday March 6, 2010 at the Jameston Ward Chapel (1101 East 1250 North). The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 till 7:00 P.M. at Nalder Funeral Home (110 West Oak) in Shelley and Saturday 9:30 till 10:40 A.M. at the church. Interment will be in the Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Condolences
From:
Roxie Fager
Idaho Falls
Relationship:
friend
I loved Sister Schellenberg as I worked with her in the Temple. She was so kind and helpful as I was caring for my Mother. She was fun and a good friend. my sympathy to you as you will miss her terribly.
Roxie Fager
Sent:
3/4/2010
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From:
Martye P. Lloyd
Relationship:
Concerned Neighbor
Losing a loved one can be devastating. Which is why I wanted to express my deepest sympathy and concern for you and also share with you the wonderful hope for our dead loved ones. As you grieve Elisabeth’s loss, please reflect on the hope in question, which comes from Jehovah God. By means of the Bible, He allows us to understand how He’ll eliminate death for good one day and bring our dead loved one back to life. This is evident in Scriptures like (Isaiah 25: 8), (John 5: 28), (1 Corinthians 15:26), (Revelation 21:3 and 4), which can comfort you in this time of sorrow. God’s promises are guaranteed because He cannot lie. Moreover John 11 verses 11-14, 39, 43, and 44 attests that Jesus, who God appoints to bring the dead back to life, can do it since he did it when he resurrected Lazarus and several others here on earth. As you await Elisabeth’s resurrection, please heed Jesus’ counsel in John 17 verse 3 and take steps to gain accurate knowledge of God and Jesus by carefully studying the Bible with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. In John 5 verse 39, Jesus explains that such study is imperative if one wishes to have everlasting life one day here on earth, which will be become a paradise where you can be re-united with Elisabeth again in a world free of violence, war, sickness, old age etc… (Ps 37: 9-11 and 29), (Psalms 46: 8 and 9), (Isaiah 33:24), (Job: 33:25).
Sent:
3/4/2010
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From:
cindy & Ric Rivers
Irwin
Relationship:
friend
What a lovely lady. You guy's were so blessed to have her for your Mom and Grandmom. We alway's looked forward to our visits with her, as we walked past her house on our way to work or home. Our love to you all.
Sent:
3/4/2010
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From:
Diana Barsanti Blakely
Idaho Falls
Relationship:
Friend of Louise/ school mate
Dear Louise and family,
I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and that my prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Diana Barsanti Blakely
Sent:
3/4/2010
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From:
Sandi Birch
Shelley
Relationship:
Friend
Dear Shane and Louise and family,
When we first moved to Shelley, Grandma Schellenberg was one of the first to welcome us. She invited us over for dinner and even seemed to enjoy our four rowdy kids. I remember the delightful argument she and Albert got into about the dessert she was making. Albert had decided it wasn't cooking fast enough so had turned the oven up - the result was not what Elizabeth had had in mind - but it tasted good to us anyway. I remember her delicious Christmas cookies. She was such a genuine person - impossible not to love. She was a hard worker, she made me feel lazy at times. She had an awesome testimony and I will always be thankful for her good example. Yes, Elizabeth was "salt of the earth," and it's been my blessing to know her and her good family!
Sent:
3/5/2010
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