Aunt Anna

Anna May Nielson Flowers was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.  She died in Mesa on February 8, 2012.  Anna is now running, dancing, and free.  Anna was born in Oakley, Idaho on August 8, 1924 to Julius Nielson and Laura Olivia Jensen Nielson.  Anna was the youngest of eight children.  When she was one year old, Anna moved to Salt Lake City with her family.  Anna graduated from East High School in 1943.  She enjoyed singing, dancing, and sport activities.  Anna married Clifford Lionel Flowers for time and eternity in the LDS Salt Lake Temple on November 18, 1943.  The marriage produced four sons: Ronald, Lynn, Paul, and Dean.  Anna was stricken with polio in 1949 and she was not expected to survive.  She survived, but she remained paraplegic for the rest of her life.  Yet, Anna remained very active raising her children, serving as a teacher and a leader in the LDS church, decorating cakes, and inspiring the lives of thousands of people by her shining countenance, courage, and dedication.  Anna's husband, Clifford Flowers, died in 1986.  Her son, Ronald Flowers, also died in 1986.  Her son, Ronald Flowers, also died in 1986.  Anna suffered the loss of her beloved infant son, Paul, in 1949 when he was three days old.  Anna is survived by her sons, Lynn Flowers and Dean Flowers, and by her 3 grandchildren. Anna married Irvin Henry Smart in 1991.  They enjoyed nearly fourteen years of love and companionship.  Anna dearly loved Irvin and his family.

-Mesa Tribune

Family after Aunt Anna's funeral