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Melvin Nielson Obituary

(Old Doc)
Friday morning our sweet grandpa, father, and husband passed away surrounded by his loving family. What an amazing legacy he has left behind. It has been a blessing having him in each of our lives. He was a lifetime Scouter, a man of integrity, and a man who loved and served without question. For more than 60 years he gave his heart and soul to the woman of his dreams and was never afraid to show his love for Granny. Words cannot express his greatness.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Andrew Peter Nielson and Sylvia Annie Brown, his love for family and his Swedish heritage started in his beloved Scipio, Utah, with his extended family. He passed along his love for Scipio, Sweden, and family to all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. Following his service in the Pacific Theater he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stockholm, Sweden. He married Gloria Rae Curtis, August 14, 1950, in the Salt Lake Temple. He completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Utah in Audiology and later completed a doctoral degree from the University of Iowa.
He started the Speech and Hearing Program at Primary Children's Hospital and worked for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind as an audiologist for 29 years. As the Utah State Audiologist he traveled throughout Utah testing the hearing of children throughout the state.
As a lifetime Scouter, actively registered for over 73 years, he was the recipient of the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. He assisted nearly 1000 young men in receiving their Eagle Scout rank.
He accepted many opportunities to serve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including: service in bishoprics, several Church Service missions, and as a temple worker in the Bountiful Utah Temple. He had a deep and fervent testimony of Jesus Christ and a love for Church History.
He loved the State of Utah which he traversed throughout his life and his personal motto was "no road untraveled, no rock unturned, no historic marker unread." He was recently recognized for 20 years of service as a volunteer at Antelope Island State Park.
He is survived by his loving and faithful wife (Gloria Curtis Nielson), six children; Curtis Nielson (Sandi), Scott Nielson (Mary Ann), Julie Jenkins (Ryan), Kevin Nielson (Renee), Kim Nielson (Kurt), Tracy Syme (Kale), 27 grandchildren and loving spouses, and 29 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Kaysville 4th Ward Chapel, 875 East 200 North. Friends may visit with family Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 No. Main and Wednesday at the church from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
His many accolades and accomplishments could never surpass the prize which he held most dear, that of his family. They were his greatest source of pride and joy. He treated everyone he met as if they were his best friend. His love and desire to serve others was unprecedented. You will be sorely missed by all those who had the privilege of being graced by your company.
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Published by Deseret News on May 26, 2013.

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Jerry Brooks

June 1, 2013

I know who is that Melvin Nielson. I was USD student, whe he so sweet spirit a man, funny and always make a me smile. I love his way of doing the audiologist test with me. Sorry & missed for your loss. All the families and friends! Thanks & respectfully Jerry Brooks.

H Webb

May 31, 2013

Sad to say he will be greatly missed by alot of Hearing Impaired Clients who he had impacted us greatly by fitting us all with the right models of hearing aides to make our world brighter by hearing some sounds. He sure was the best audiologist in my childhood years I enjoyed seeing him everytime when I needed new earmolds or be fitted with a better model of hearing aides. I really do appreciate for his loves and great work to make our lives brighter and bringing a smile on our little faces. I want to say sorry for the loss of a GREAT Man that had done so many missions on this earth.. he had done many great tasks!! May the Lord comfort you all in his time of need!!! Melvin I hope you are soaring high above with happiness and open arms seeing those you have touched and helped with our hearing to be able to hear ... and be with your loved ones high above til we all meet you again!

ToyAnn Sellers, Newell

May 28, 2013

My good Dr, who helped me in my youth with my hearing aid, is gone now. God bless him for all his service! When I was 2 years old, Melvin gave me my 1st hearing test in the primary childrens hospital. Then later he gave me a new hearing aid. I remember, I went to Ogden school for the deaf. He was always very nice to me. Always cheerful, and made me feel good inside! Over the years he re-fitted my new hearing aids, and I went to school in Salt lake, after the Ogden school. I didnt know he passed away, and was shocked. He lived a good life, always helping people, especialy for the deaf! I appreciate you Dr. Nielson, and will miss you. Respectfuly Toyann Sellers Newell.

sari williams

May 27, 2013

I love his way of doing the audiologist test with me, he so funny and always make me smile, I was USD student. Bless all the families and friends.

Richard Clift

May 27, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Dads are the best!

Cindie Walker

May 27, 2013

The Ercanbrack family loves Doc. He worked with TediAnn in his early Primary Children's Days and then continued working with TediAnn, Mike and Heidi. As I taught for the school for the Deaf, I got to participate with him in some of those testings of students throughout the state. He was a lifeline when I lived and worked for USDB in St. George. Always happy, always fun and always with many stories. He knew the genealogy of deafness in the State of Utah. We miss him. Cindie Ercanbrack and all the other Ercanbracks.

Betty Tinker

May 27, 2013

I remember Doc he was the sweet guy who worked with my three deaf children many years ago. what a very kind man. our prayers go out to the family.

Joleen Poe

May 27, 2013

I do remember him and he s sweet guy! Always help people's Doc ...I do miss ya ....peace your life... Love you ...Joleen Poe

Bret Cummens

May 26, 2013

Rest in peace, Melvin. I remembered him very well. He did with my ears when I went at USDB as a kid! He lives in the same town where I grew up so every now and then, we'd bump into each other and say hello. What a wonderful man.

Jenefer Reudter (Welch)

May 26, 2013

Doc....you will be missed VERY MUCH! I still remember you from the Deaf School days! Thank you for your talents and skills that you gave to me! LOVE YOU!

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