Nellie Marie Dinius of Snowflake died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 21, 2018, at the age of 68. Services were held on March 24, at the LDS Church in Heber, followed by interment at the Heber Cemetery. Nellie was born Nov. 21, 1949, to Ervin and Nellie Townsend. She was the ninth of 10 brothers and sisters. Throughout her life, Nellie worked many professions but is most known for working 33 years at the Snowflake Paper Mill. Upon retiring, she began to pursue and perfect her true passions of cooking, gardening, growing an orchard and horses. Additionally, she spent her time giving love to family and friends and sharing her beautiful soul with the multitude. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Don Dinius; sons, Ronnie Helwig of Gold Canyon and Justin Helwig of San Tan; daughter, Dusty Cupps of Glendale; nine beautiful grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn and Mildred; brother Al; and many nieces and nephews. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled the arrangements.
