Patrice Marie Salisbury Nelson, 77, passed away unexpectedly in Provo, Utah, on March 22, 2002. Patrice was born September 29, 1944, to Jay and Opal Salisbury; the youngest of three daughters. She is survived by her sister, Linda Buksar (Bruce); her beloved companion Larry “Beanzie” Smith; her children Willow Griffith (Joel), Laska Anderson, Jedediah Nelson (Unchalee); and her grandchildren; Mercedez Anderson, Cash Griffith, and Jesse Griffith. Patrice was preceded in death by her parents; sister; Kathy Raitz; and her husband of 49 years, Jack A Nelson.