Alice Nelson, 96
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 3 weeks, 1 day AGO
Alice Mary Nelson, 96, passed away in the evening of Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the First Lutheran Church, Sandpoint, Idaho, with the Rev. Duane Fister officiating.
Alice was born Jan. 13, 1929, in Kootenai, Idaho, to John and Grace (Hibbard) Orr. Grace died when Alice was 4 years old. John became very ill and Alice was given up for adoption at the age of 6. Ben and Alice Stockman were her adoptive parents. Alice graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1948.
Alice married Jim Nelson on Sept. 12, 1948, in Sprague, Wash., and they had two sons and one daughter. Among Alice’s most significant accomplishments was raising her children (and Jim). She was Bonner County treasurer from 1969 to 1991 and was proud of ushering that office into the computer world.
Alice was a devoted Christian and most of her activities and interests revolved around the First Lutheran Church. She served on the church council, was a past-president, and taught Sunday school. She was also a member of P.E.O.
Alice was meticulous, smart, impeccable, empathetic, thoughtful, ornery, and, most of all, loving. As a child, she was never told she was loved so she made it her mission to express her love for others. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers during Alice’s decline, from Luther Park staff, First Lutheran family, and so many other special friends.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Nelson, and her grandson, Gabriel J. Springsteen, both in 2006.
She is survived by her son, Mark (Sonoe Otsuka) Nelson of Yokosuka, Japan; daughter Leslie (Larry) Noem of Custer, S.D., and son Jon (Angie) Nelson of Clarksville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Marshall (Sarah) Nelson, Wyatt (Tara) Springsteen, Erika Nelson (Rich Montone), and Ashley (Forrest) Uribe; and great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Shannon and Conner Nelson, Axel and Piper Springsteen, and Wayland and Utah Nelson. Alice is also survived by her niece, Penny Armstrong; and dear friend, Stan Curren.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Alice’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.