Nellie Chappell Welch

Nellie Chappell Welch passed away peacefully the morning of June 11th, 2025 at the age of 91, due to causes incident to age.

Mom was born born April 12, 1934 to Glen and Lela Chappell in Lyman, Utah where she was raised in a loving, close-knit family that instilled in her the values of faith, family, and hard work. Nellie moved away to the big city of Salt Lake and she married Harvey Anderson, deceased. This union produced four children, Vicki, Craig, Scott, and Rodney. Following Harvey’s death, Nellie married Donald Welch and another son, Michael, was born. The family moved to Francis, Utah in 1976.

Nellie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose strength and love shaped the lives of those around her. She had a passion for photography and was known for capturing everyday moments with beauty and care. She also cherished the annual Chappell family reunion, a tradition that brought generations together and filled her heart with joy. A talented crocheter, Nellie made sure that each of her great-grandchildren had an afghan made by her hands, gifts of warmth and love that will be treasured for years to come. In addition to her roles as wife, mother, and homemaker, Nellie worked mainly as the head housekeeper at several hotels and resorts in the then booming resort town of Park City, Utah. Following her retirement, she and Don moved back home to Lyman where she did not stay retired and instead worked at the Aspen Ranch helping youth regain their path in life. Mom leaves behind a legacy of resilience, creativity, and quiet grace that will continue to live on in the hearts of her family.

Nellie is preceded in death by her husbands, Harvey Anderson and Don Welch, as well as her parents, Glen and Lela Chappell, brother Sherman Lessley, sisters Audrey Hilton and Gwen Stapley.

Nellie is survived by her five children and their spouses, Vicki and Steve Myers of Wasilla, Alaska, Craig and Debra Anderson of Francis, Utah, Scott and Jana Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Rodney and Lynne Anderson of Elsinore, Utah, and Michael and Heather Welch of Lyman, Utah. Nellie is also survived by her brothers Alton, Marion, George Chappell, David Valdez; and sister Dianne Brush, 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren.

A service is being planned and details will be announced at a later date.