Leah S. Neilson-Okey

Leah Seeley Neilson Okey

Leah Seeley Neilson Okey, 93, passed away on July 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 26, 1933, in Castle Dale, Utah, the daughter of Frank and Orba Sanders Seeley. She was the second of six children. Her early childhood was spent on the family farm in Orangeville, Utah where she acquired the work ethic that she put into practice throughout her life.

In 1943 her family moved to the Ogden area where she attended Ogden City schools. She spent her senior year in Montello, NV where she graduated High School with honors.

After returning to Ogden, she worked at Hill Air Force Base where she met her future husband, Robert Neilson. They were married on May 9, 1956, in Elko NV. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 29, 1964. They are the parents of four children, nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

When her children were older, she returned to the workforce as a sewing teacher at Sand Ridge Jr. High, then worked and retired from Associated Piping and Engineering after 20 years.
Next to her family, she loved animals and nature, spent many happy weekends camping in the mountains with her family. She had many talents, poetry, sewing, cooking & cake decorating to name a few.

After 57 years of marriage, Bob passed away on January 28, 2013. On November 2, 2019, she married Shirl K. Okey. She gained 5 bonus children and their families whom she loved as her own, as well as a special sister-in-law.

She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings within the church throughout the years. She loved attending the temple which she did weekly for many years.

She is survived by her husband Shirl Okey and his family, daughters Tammy Garner, Julie (Kelly) Skidmore, Lisa (Nick Andrews) Neilson, brother Larry Dean (Linda) Seeley, sister-in-law Dorthy Seeley, daughter-in-law Katie Neilson, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, son Randy, sister Beth (Norman) Sevy, sister Marilyn (Pete) Martinez, brother Frank Seeley and brother Garth Seeley.

A viewing will be held Tuesday July 28, 2026 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 5865 S. 1900 W. Roy. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 29, 2026, at the Monte Vista Branch Chapel, 3845 S. 2000 W. Roy, with a viewing from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Burial will follow at West Weber Cemetery.

Please take a moment to share your memories and upload any photos you may have of Leah, to the memorial page at www.myers-mortuary.com. Your stories and pictures will provide the family with a meaningful and comforting tribute to remember and cherish.