Jene Warren Nielson

Jene Warren Nielson

     Jene was born November 25, 1931 in Gooding, Idaho, the son of Oliver and Lydia Nielson.  He joined the family of 9 brothers, Ferman Nielson, Alma Robertson, George Robertson, Claude Robertson, Norman Nielson, Morris Nielson, Venoy Nielson, Darral Nielson, Carl Nielson and sister Verda (Gold) Nielson. Two sisters, Flossie Robertson had passed away from heart issues and Carrol Nielson died as an infant.

     Jene was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints March 3, 1940 and confirmed a member of the church the same day. He was sealed to his parents, Lydia and Oliver Nielson in the Logan, Utah Temple September 10, 1942.

    He was raised in the Shoestring area on a farm and was educated in the Shoestring School for the first 7 years. After Shoestring and Gooding schools were consolidated, Jene attended school in Gooding.  When he was in his Senior year, his family moved to Plummer in North Idaho where Jene helped his family dry farm and worked in the lumber business at the family sawmill.

     At the age of 20 Jene joined the Navy November 19, 1951 during the Korean War and served in the Navy until March 15, 1971. He was trained to be an aircraft mechanic in air frames, air conditioning/pressurization, engine and hydraulic inspection, fuel systems, and preventative maintenance.  Jene said at one time he had been aboard every carrier in the Pacific fleet. Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons were awarded to Jene for his good conduct, excellent performance and courage in battle as well as the maintenance, inspections and unswerving devotion to duty.

    After retiring from the Navy, Jene came back to the Gooding area and in 1978 Jene met Doris Marie Rose. They were married June 27, 1980 in Glenns Ferry at the Three Island Crossing State Park.

     Jene and Doris loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting for rocks, and investigating the Arizona desert in their Baja Volkswagen. In the winter they would live in Arizona and in the summer, they would travel to Idaho and Montana managing campgrounds in the summer. They loved living in Arizona enjoying many activities with family and friends. In 2015, they sold their travel trailer and moved to Gooding where they enjoyed being close to family members and re-establishing their Idaho roots.

     Jene is the last member of his immediate family to pass on to the next life. Jene is survived by one step-son, Mike Rose (Diane) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and many nieces and nephews.

     A graveside service will be held October 25, 2024 at the Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry, Idaho at 11:00 am. Friends and relatives are welcome to attend.

    Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction on Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

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