Raysha Renee Gladfelder Nielsen

On February 22, 2014, Raysha Renee Gladfelder Nielsen, 21, while enjoying the beauty of the snow-covered mountains on her snowmobile, was called home by our loving Heavenly Father who granted our sweet Raysha her angel wings. Words cannot adequately describe our love and appreciation for the wonderful person she was to so many.

Raysha was born on July 9, 1992 in Logan, Utah to Richard and Shellie Jackson Gladfelder. Raysha made spending time with her family a priority. Her favorite adventures include numerous family vacations, boating in Lake Powell, snowmobiling, dining out, planning the next family party and going to see Christmas lights at Temple Square.

She attended Sky View High School, Utah State University and Bridgerland Applied Technology College. Raysha worked as a Finance Manager at the family owned companies, Renegade Sports and Renegade Rentals. From a young age she cherished alone time with her father; her best friend. Many memorable hours were spent together in the shop, traveling to races and just hanging out.

Raysha had her mom's beautiful smile, determination and magnetic charm. She had a contagious positive attitude and a self-less energy that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Raysha was named after her grandma Renee, whom she had a special undeniable bond with.

Raysha married the love of her life, Cory Nielsen, on June 18, 2011. Raysha and Cory are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They loved camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and horse riding together. To this union a beautiful baby boy, Traxton Dwayne, was born. Traxton is the joy of their life and the center of their world. The three of them were happiest creating amazing memories together as a loving family.

We love you Raysha, God be with you till we meet again.

Raysha loved life. She was a very driven and talented woman, who through the love and support of family and friends accomplished many things. At age 13 she began snowmobiling and at 15 became a Pro World Champion Hill Climb racer. It is through this outlet that she established a foundation, "Racing for a Cure", to raise funds in the fight against cancer. Raysha designed and sold t-shirts and stickers as well as donating all of her race earnings to this cause.

Raysha is survived by her loving husband Cory Nielsen and their son, Traxton Dwayne, of Logan. Parents; Richard and Shellie Jackson Gladfelder; sister Rayslyn Gladfelder; brothers Rayden and Radley (Emily) and nephews Stone and Banks Gladfelder, and her extended brothers Nando Rodriguez and Zane Trivitt; grandparents LaVern and Renee Jackson, Raymond Gladfelder, all of Smithfield, Utah; Lana and Vealton Teal of Burley, Idaho. Father and mother-in-law; Clayton and Maria Nielsen; sisters-in-law; Amy Nielsen, Marisa (Mallin) Brough; brother-in-law; Shane Nielsen. grandparents; Gary and Dixie Clawson and Isabel and Deloy Nielsen, of Hyrum, Utah.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 28th at 1:13 p.m. (Raysha's race #113) at the Smithfield Utah South Stake Center (451 South 250 East, Smithfield, Utah). Viewings will be held Thursday, February 27, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home (1005 South 800 East, Preston, Idaho) and Friday morning from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Smithfield South Stake Center (451 South 200 East, Smithfield). Interment will be at the Smithfield Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com. A memorial fund has been established for Traxton's future needs. Donations may be made at any Wells Fargo Bank location in the name of "Raysha Gladfelder Nielsen Memorial Fund" or at any Renegade location.

An additional account has been set up for Raysha's "Racing for a Cure" cause. Donations can be made in the Account of "Raysha Nielsen Donation" at any Zion's Bank location.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the many heartfelt expressions and acts of love and kindness.

"Live, Laugh, Love and follow your dreams"