Lena Bell Cowley Nielsen Obituary
Lena Bell Cowley Nielsen in Preston, Idaho passed away on May 29, 2026. Lena, born on December 30, 1936, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lena Bell Cowley Nielsen to show support.
Lena will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Lena will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Lena’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rodney Alonzo Cowley and Urania May Anderson; her husband Leslie G. Nielsen; and her daughter Kerri Swartzmiller. She is survived by: her children, Leslie Kip (Linda Nielsen), Shellie (Sheldon Coleman), David Brent (Tammy Jolley), Wendy (Sam Fullmer), Dallen (Darlene Jolley) and James (Lily Nielsen). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.
