Saturday, July 23, 2011
Hello Cyndy and members of Nelda's family, I'm thinking of you all and will miss your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother also. I worked with Nelda for years through the 4-H program in Cassia County. She helped so many youth, beyond her club and classroom in Twin Falls County, gain an appreciation for sewing as well as hone their skills. She instilled confidence in others through her teaching and in her judging work. Nelda set the bar for excellence in clothing construction! She was a thorough evaluator, but also inspired 4-Her's to improve their skills. She personified the 4-H motto: To make the best better. When the "Make It Yourself With Wool" contest was held in the area, Nelda was definitely the "go to" lady if you had a question about a complex technique. Through her, so many young women would sew and enter year after year in hopes of winning an award. Of course, they gained a lifetime skill and developed self confidence in the process! I also enjoyed Nelda's ready smile, quick wit and insight into working with others. Her passion for teaching was so obvious that I wanted to learn as much as I could from her. She will be greatly missed by so many whose lives she invested in and helped grow. I was delighted when Cyndy joined the UI Extension Service in Jerome County. She, like her mother, brought energy, expertise and the team player attitude to our faculty. Nelda was a very special lady and I join you in remembering a life very well lived. Her legacy continues through you and those she helped along the way. Sincerely, Joan Parr, UI Extension professor emerita
