Tania Joyce Andreasen-Nelson

Tania Joyce Nelson-Andreasen, age 40, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Eden, Idaho.

Tania, a beautiful baby girl was born October 9, 1975 to Jerry and Sandy Andreasen in Jerome, Idaho. She was a special and unique gift as the Andreasen family line had only consisted of boys up until then. She grew up in Hazelton and attended Valley High School. Tania loved spending time with her family and friends. Family was important to her and she began her family early. Tania and Bill Pendleton were married in October of 1990. The first of her four children was Preston arriving in 1990 and life got busy, as her second child Michael was born in 1991. Then to arrive in 1997 was her baby girl, Amerae and in 2000 to complete the family, Colton was born.

After, her children were born and her marriage ended with Bill, she met & married Jeremy Nelson in September of 2003. Together, with his & hers they had 6 children between the two of them. It was one big family and they lived in Basalt Idaho for several years. Jeremy and she later divorced. Tania in her short, but full life was blessed to experience and treasured her grandson, Ethan.

Her last love, until the day she parted was Steve Salts of Eden. They were together for 6 years.

Tania had several different jobs in her life and was good at all of them, but the one job that seemed to be a great fit and the one she loved most was driving truck. It didn’t matter the kind, just needed to be a semi truck. Tania enjoyed the mountains, fishing, hunting and camping. She was also very talented at making floral arrangements and made several for special events including her niece’s wedding. Gardening and canning was something she did and loved to do. Tania would do anything for you, you just had to ask.

We will miss her. We will miss those pretty brown eyes, those big dimples, and her beautiful smile that lit up a room.

She is survived by her four beautiful children whom she loved very much. Preston Pendleton, Michael Pendleton (Ashley), Amerae Pendleton, Colton Pendleton and her extended children, September Nelson and Janeice Nelson.

A grandson, Ethan Pendleton and 6 extended grandchildren. Parents, Jerry and Sandy Andreasen of Hazelton, brothers Jerry Andreasen (Wendy), Robby Andreasen (Mandi), both of Kimberly and several Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tania is proceeded in death by her grandparents, Dwayne & Opal Wood, Lavern & Betty Andreasen, her Uncle Clarence Andreasen, Aunt Penny Richardson, two cousins Sandy Presgraves and Ryan Andreasen.

A public viewing will be held from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, August 14, at Parke’s Funeral Home in Twin Falls, ID. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Those who wish may share memories and condolences on her memorial page at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com