Nelda Jean McDonald Boelk passed away October 8th, 2026 at the Beehive Retirement Center in McCleary, surrounded by family due to a short illness.

Nelda was born on February 24, 1936 to Hazel and Donald McDonald in Elma, WA. She grew up in the Shelton area graduating from Shelton High School. In 1954 she married Harry Boelk and they spent their married life in Shelton until his death in 2021.

They enjoyed spending time with their children, Robert Boelk and Laurie Turner and the grandchildren and great-grandchild. She especially liked weekend camping and horse activities.

Nelda retired from the Seattle First National Bank in Shelton. After retirement she devoted her time to family and baking. Her time on the homestead was spent caring and enjoying the wildlife. Known as “the Cat Woman” she especially liked the stray cats, which were plentiful.

She is survived by son Robert (Lynn) Boelk, daughter Laurie (Brian) Turner, grandsons Jesse Boelk and Jason Richard; and great-granddaughter Adison Richard.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Christopher Boelk. Nelda also had 2 brothers and a sister who are deceased.

There will be no service by her wishes.