Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Neldon Kingston passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. He returned with honor to our Heavenly Father – true and faithful always.
Neldon was born on August 1, 1942 in Afton, Wyoming. He graduated from Star Valley High School in 1960 then attended Utah State University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling and Testing, and a Ph.D. in Special Education/Instructional Technology.
Neldon and Paula were married in the Logan Temple in February 1966. They lived in Salt Lake City, Afton, and Burley before moving to Grace, Idaho.
Neldon worked in the Grace School District from 1970 – 2005 as a Special Education Director, School Psychologist, High School Counselor, and Teacher. After he retired, Neldon and Paula served an LDS mission to Bedford, Virginia. Neldon enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour novels, working in his shop that he built himself, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Paula Stock Kingston, five children: Dane Kingston (Krista), Tauna Kingston-Ainscough (David), Cory Kingston (Karen), Eric Kingston (Rachel), and Trent Kingston (Shannon), one brother Larry Kingston (Ronna), and 18 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John and May Kingston, his in-laws Paul and Nedra Stock, and grandson Cooper Kingston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on October 14, 2017 at the Grace LDS Stake Center with viewings on Friday, October 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Stake Center and Saturday, October 14 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at the Grace LDS Stake Center. Interment will be at the Afton, Wyoming Cemetery at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Neldon Kingston Memorial Scholarship Fund at gofundme.com/neldonkingstonmemorial, the Grace Branch of Ireland Bank or mail donations for the scholarship fund to PO Box 14, Grace Idaho 83241.
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