Born on October 30, 1933 in Fredonia, Coconino county Arizona to Claybourne Edmond and Andria Rosenda Gracia Nelson, the youngest of 12 children. Andria survived by her husband William G Gripentog, from Kennewick Washington, A sister Gloria and husband Fred Crandall Forth Worth, TX. In addition, nephews and nieces without number. Also 6 daughters and their husbands; Toni and Lanny Wride Las Vegas NV, Joy and Wayne Summers Kennewick WA, Andi Ray Stevens Richland WA, Julie Anne and Michael Prince, Festus MO, Helen Elizabeth Martinez and Ruben, Kennewick WA, Naomi Tumambo and "Jun" Richland WA. Gandchildren: Jenna Kaye and husband Peter Giallanza, G. W. Summers and wife Larissa, Becky and husband Nephi Hattaway, Jenny and husband Ben Heckathorn, Jon Summers and wife Krista, Lucas Stevens and wife Shanell, Kory Stevens and wife Abby, Megan and husband Robbie Burch, Tessa and husband Darren Allen, Erikka, Joe Mike Prince and wife Beth, Tabitha Rae, Carrie Anne, Katie, Thomas, Susanna, Mary Elizabeth Claybourne 9 and Benjamine 8. Great grandchildren: George Wayne IV, 5, William 3, Lara 1, Lydia 4, Alexis 2, Justin 4mo, Devon 4, Gabriel, 6mo, Rhenley, 4, Jodee & Jayda, 21months, Angela 2, W. Elliott, 8 mos. Jakob 6, Miakah 3, Zakry 2. Viewing will be Friday, October 17, 2008, 6pm to 8pm, at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home located at 1401 S. Union Street in Kennewick with an additional one-hour view prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 18th, 11am, at the LDS Buntin Chapel located at 829 S. Buntin Street in Kennewick with Interment to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.