Betty Jean Nielsen Loosle

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her adoring family. After complications from a fall, she was released from her courageous earthly journey on March 23, 2025. 

Betty was born at her grandmother’s house in Wellsville, Utah on October 25, 1930, to Carl B. and Hilda Nielsen. She grew up in Hyrum, Utah with 4 brothers and 1 sister. Betty learned the value of hard work at a young age helping on the farm. She graduated from South Cache High School where she was the yearbook editor. She loved going to dances at the Elite Hall in Hyrum where she met Don Loosle, a handsome guy attending Logan High School. They were sealed in the Logan Temple. Don and Betty lived in North Logan, Utah, raising 7 children. Betty was an excellent homemaker, sewing nightgowns, pajamas, school shirts, dresses and doll clothes. She canned fruit, froze corn, made freezer jam, and many delicious meals lovingly shared with family, friends and impromptu visitors. Betty enjoyed cross-stitch, needlepoint, reading, collecting Cherished Teddies, Precious Moments and Teddy Bears. She was never idle, always serving her family and others. She enjoyed celebrating holidays especially Christmas. She will be fondly remembered for the fudge, cookies, breads, suckers and hand dipped chocolates, which magically lasted from Christmas to New Years. Betty worked with Don in several businesses. They built and managed apartments, a grocery store and a service station in North Logan. Later they were owners of The Cinnamon Bear gift/craft/scrapbook shop. They also sold Jelly Bellies, but the grandkids thought they were there just for them, as Mom and Dad would often hand them out. Betty recently has had confessions from quite a few of the grandkids who helped themselves to (sneak) a handful.

Betty was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Primary, Relief Society, Young Women’s and attending and serving in the temple. She spent countless hours doing genealogy. She had a deep lifelong love of the gospel and the scriptures. Her strong faith and testimony sustained her and her family through many challenges.

Betty was kind and loving to everyone. She had a gift for making others feel loved, important and seen. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, showing interest in everything they were doing, making them feel loved and special. She loved to talk about her grands and greats to anyone who would listen. She loved telling stories about her childhood and many family experiences. So many people have said they loved to hear her stories.

Her example has taught us to work hard, to persevere, and do your best. To serve gladly, to appreciate what we have, and to love others. To show kindness and appreciation. She always said ‘Thank you’. To face challenges with courage, a prayer and a smile. She wanted us to hold each other close and feel the peace and joy of the Gospel. To be grateful for our blessings. She was a blessing in our lives. To use her favorite expressions, we say Toodle-loo and Luva-luva-luva you, Mom.

Betty is survived by her children: Linda Edwards, Craig and LeAnne Loosle, Eric and Patty Loosle, Tony and Lisa Loosle, Peggy and Nathan Wright, Kelly and Allison Loosle. Daughter-in-law Pam Loosle, sister-in law Nancy Nielsen, Judy Nielsen, brother Danny and Mary Jean Nielsen, 22 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Don Loosle, parents, siblings Clark and Alice Nielsen, Dewey and Donna (Nielsen) Pearce, Del Nielsen, Devon Nielsen, son Guy Loosle, grandsons Jason Robert Edwards, Benjamin Loosle, Landen Loosle, and Eli Ochsner.

The family would like to thank the Legacy staff and aides for their loving care, support and friendship. We appreciate White Pine Funeral Services for their kind service.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the North Logan Chapel at 1850 North 400 East. Viewing is 10:00 to 11:30 am with services at 12:00 pm. Graveside services will follow at the Logan Cemetery.

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