John Alexander DONALDSON

                   OBITUARY: Nida Susannah Hales Bradley Donaldson died June 19, 1994.
Born June 28, 1899 to Betsy Blackham and Hial Bradford Hales in Mammoth, Utah.  Married William Otis Bradley in the LDS Manti Temple, March 121919; later divorced, he died June 1987.  Married John A. Donaldson int he Salt Lake Temple, November 2, 1957; he died April 22, 1959.
She was a strong woman who met life's challenges with courage and an unvelievable inner strength and service to others.  She was a devoted, caring mother and grandmother.  Mrs. Donaldson was an active member of the LDS church, teaching and sharing the  Gospel was the center of her life.  She was an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 17 years serving as an supervisor.
She worked for the Auerbach Co. for 36 years as a buyer of draperies.  She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.  Her life revolved around her children, grandchildren, church and work.  She taught by example.
Survivors include sons and daughter, Ralph O. Bradley (Mildred), Betsy B. Sorbonne (Robert L.) John A. Donaldson (Shirley).
Preceded in death by Beverly Donaldson Miller (Robert) brothers and sister. Leo P. Hales,, Thora H. Mecham, and Don G. Hales, preced in death by Brown Hales, Iona Hales Jarman and Reed Hales.  Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 116 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 2, 1994 10 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, 23509 East 1300 South. where friends may call the hour prior.  Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetary


BAPTISM: Baptized in the Mammoth ward chapel by Elder William T. Ewell Jr.  Confirmed same day by Elder Abert Hagen.

MARRIAGE: Nida divorced William Otis Bradley 24 Apr 1930.  Cancellation of Temple marriage 21 Jan 1956 by Pres. David O. McKay. (Letter).  Married John A. Donaldson 2 Nov 1951.
Sealed to John A. Donalson in SL Temple 24 Feb 1956 by Harold B. Lee.

BIOGRAPHY: Nida was blessed by her father on 6 August 1899.
Nida was 4 months old when her mother died. Her Aunt Matilda and Uncle John Blackham took care of her until she was 4 years old and her father remarried.
Nida was baptized by William T Ewell Jr and confirmed by Albert Hagen. She receive her Patriarchal blessing from C.N. Lund on the 15 September 1918.
Nida married Otis Bradley in 12 March 1919 in the Manti Temple by Lewis Anderson. They had two children, Ralph and Betsy. She and Otis later divorced 24 April 1930. Cancellation of the Temple sealing was granted 21 January 1956 by President David O. McKay.
She married John Donaldson 2 November 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple by Harold B. Lee, they were sealed 24 February 1956 in the Salt Lake Temple.
She worked at Auerbach's for many years, she was the buyer for the drapery department.
Nida was a very spiritual women who loved the Lord and tried to live the Gospel with exactness. She was a great example to everyone who knew her. She loved working in the Salt Lake Temple.