Nida Susannah Hales Bradley Donaldson died June 29, 1994.
Born June 28, 1899 to Betsy Blackham and Hial Bradford Hales in Mammoth, Utah. Married William Olis Bradley in the LDS Manti Temple, March 12, 1919; later divorced; he died June 1987. Married John A. Donaldson in the Salt Lake Temple, November 2, 1951; he died April 22, 1959.She was a strong woman who met life's challenges with courage and an unbelievable inner strength, and service to others. She was a devoted, caring mother and grandmother. Mrs. Donaldson was an active member of the LDS Church, teaching and sharing the Gospel was the center of her life. She was an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 17 years serving as a supervisor.
She worked for the Auerbach Co. for 36 years as a buyer of draperies. She was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her life revolved around her children, grandchildren, church and work. She taught by example.
Survivors include sons and daughters, Ralph O. Bradley (Mildred), Betsy B. Sorbonne (Robert L.), John A. Donaldson, Jr. (Shirley).
Preceded in death by Beverly Donaldson Miller (Robert L). brothers and sister, Leo P. Hales, Thora H. Mecham and Don G. Hales, preceded in death by Brown Hales, Iona Hales Jarman and Reed Hales. Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 116 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 2, 1994 10 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, 2350 East 1300 South, where friends may call the hour prior. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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