Burnelle Linderman Winters, 94

Burnelle Linderman Winters, 94, beloved friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away after a brief illness one day short of her 95th birthday on Aug. 9, 2014, in Rathdrum, Idaho.

Nelle was born Aug. 10, 1919, to Charles and Elise Linderman in Palmer, Neb. She graduated from Grand Island High School in 1937.

In 1953, Nelle married Frank Thomas Winters, Jr. She spent time in Great Britain, as well living in New Zealand, Australia and the Los Angeles area, eventually returning to Grand Island, Neb. In 2008, Nelle moved to Rathdrum.

Nelle had a wonderful sense of humor, was an avid reader and bird watcher, and enjoyed political discussions.

Burnelle was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; sisters Margaret, Bernice, and Lucille. She is survived by her sister, Elyzabeth Boehm; son Richard Winters and daughter Pamela (husband Brian Grinnell); grandchildren and their spouses Stuart and Asha Grinnell, and John and Emma Nayar; and great-granddaughter Alana Grinnell.