Gabriele D. Nelson, 85, was received home to her loving Heavenly Father and a great reunion of loved ones, on November 30, 2013. Gabi was born on June 27, 1928 in Berlin, Germany to Emmi and Willy Schmelter, the oldest of three children. Gabi came to America in 1955 to join the rest of her family. She lived in Salt Lake City for ten years and then moved to Arizona. She always told us, she was an “Arizona girl.” Mom was such an inspirational example of faith, courage and love. She was a faithful member of the LDS church and loved her Heavenly Father and knew that he was always by her side. Her faith carried her through the many trials of life. Her courage through these trials was enduring and her love was unconditional. She was loved by many and she loved them in return. We will miss her so much, but rejoice in knowing we will be together again. Preceded in death by her parents, her sweetheart and eternal companion T. Jay Nelson, sons Frank and Lafe and daugher Annie. Survived by her sister Christa Spilker (Melvin), brother Mike Schmelter (Dorthea), son V. Thomas Krohn (Carol), daugher Daniela Phifer (Ken), 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on December 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 9:00 to 11:30 at the Adobe LDS church building located at 5620 E. Adobe in Mesa. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS church missionary fund. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery (480) 832-2850