Shirley Bradley Nixon

Shirley Bradley Nixon, age 90, passed away peacefully February 13, 2025, in Midvale, Utah. Born weighing only 3 lbs 12 oz on November 14, 1934, to Elden Moroni Bradley and Mary Louisa Lowry Bradley in Sterling, UT. Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her six children: Sherylun Nixon Martin (Craig), Richard Wootton Nixon, Kathleen Nixon Voeller (Roydavid), Connie Nixon Baldwin (Lynn), David Bradley Nixon (Jana), and Susan Nixon (Steve Zitting), along with 43 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Phillip Elden Bradley (Veline) and Steven Jefferson Bradley (Wendy). Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Bert; father, Elden; mother, Louisa and sister Carol Francel Bradley Cameron. Shirley’s early childhood years were spent in Sterling, UT. The Bradley family moved to Hunter, UT in time for her to attend Brockbank Junior High School. Shirley graduated from Cyprus High School in 1953. While in high school she worked at Sears Roebuck Credit Department. After graduation, Shirley married the love of her life, Bert, on August 21, 1953, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. After their wedding, the couple was stationed at Fort Ord, CA. Army base for two years while Bert served in the Army. Shirley was eager to have a family and together they were blessed with six children within seven years. Shirley’s 70+ years of marriage to Bert allowed them numerous adventures. From 1962 to 1968 they ventured out with their six children to the Tongan Islands living on the Liahona School Campus where Bert was an administrator and teacher at the high school. Shirley embraced island life wholeheartedly—snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean, collecting seashells, boating, and camping on the beaches. She developed a deep love for Polynesian culture and cherished the friendships she made there. In 1968 the family moved back to the United States to Hunter, UT where she was employed at the University of Utah Purchasing Department and selling Avon until 1970. Shirley was ambitious, hardworking and always willing to help support the family. In 1970 the family moved to Rockford, Idaho where Shirley worked as a teachers aid at Rockford Elementary for numerous years and worked in the annual autumn potato harvest. Shirley obtained her cosmetology license in 1980 in Blackfoot. From 1970 through 1994 they lived in Rockford, Pingree, Firth, Rupert and their cabin in Ashton, ID, making new friends along the way. Shirley’s life was dedicated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served in numerous capacities in the Relief Society and Sunday School. From 1996 through 2012, Shirley continued her church service with her loving companion Bert serving as senior missionaries to seven missions: Honolulu, Hawaii; Suva, Fiji Mission; Salt Lake Family & Church History Mission; National Women's University of Beijing China; Nauvoo, Illinois Museum Mission; San Diego Temple (Mormon Battalion Historic Site) Mission; and Salt Lake Church History Library Mission. She leaves a legacy of love and dedication to the church. Shirley and Bert resided intermittently in St George, UT from 1994 through 2024. There she enjoyed exploring the beautiful canyons of southern Utah. After the passing of her husband, she moved to a residential care facility in Midvale, UT until the time of her passing. Anyone who knows Shirley, knows her talent for oil painting and shared her paintings through exhibits and with loved ones. She also enjoyed her travels throughout the world, having parties, sewing and quilting. Shirley loved holidays and decorating the home, especially for Halloween and Christmas. Her laughter and jovial spirit will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel, located at 1327 West 5550 South, Taylorsville, UT. A viewing will take place from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment services follow at Valley View Memorial, 4335 West, 4100 South, West Valley City, UT.

Shirley Bradley Nixon

November 14, 1934 - February 13, 2025