Merrill Gene Nielson

1934 - 2019

Merrill Gene Nielson obituary, 1934-2019, Delta, UT

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Merrill Nielson Obituary

Merrill G. Nielson
Nov. 19, 1934~Jan. 9, 2019
Lynndyl, UT-Merrill Gene Nielson, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Santaquin, Utah. Born November 19, 1934 in Lynndyl, Utah, the sixth child of his loving parents, LaClead and Eleanor Jane Ashby Nielson. Raised in Lynndyl on the family farm. Attended Delta High School where he was Student Body President and excelled in wrestling and football. Married his high school sweetheart, Mary Kae Henrie, on July 9, 1954 in Manti LDS Temple. Attended BYU and graduated in 1957. While there he joined the ROTC, and after entered the Army Air Corps. Proudly served in US Air Force for 30 years, retiring as a full Colonel. A special agent for the OSI (Office of Special Investigations), and also trained as a jet pilot. Merrill and Kae lived in the Philippines, Washington DC, Thailand, Germany, and Virginia. Upon retiring, returned to his beloved Lynndyl in 1990. In Germany, he also earned a Masters Degree. Faithful member of LDS Church, serving as bishop, in Stake Presidency, High Council and Patriarch of the Delta Utah Stake. He and Kae served a mission managing the Deseret Industries for 18 months. Served as Mayor of Lynndyl and volunteer caretaker of Lynndyl Cemetery. Enjoyed collecting rocks and paperweights, books, riding ATVs and spending time with his family.
Survived by wife: Mary Kae Nielson; children: Dean (Linda) Nielson, Marshal, Michigan; Paul (Karen) Nielson, Eugene, Oregon; Bruce (Linda) Nielson, Vienna, Virgina; Mark (Lynell) Nielson, Snowhomish, Washington; 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; brother: Allen Nielson, Lynndyl. Preceded in death by brothers: Howard, Phil, Dean (killed in WWII), and Robert; sister: Carmen Stewart; granddaughter: Dannah Kay; grandson: Norman Wooten.
Funeral: Monday, January 21, 11 am, at Leamington, UT LDS Chapel, 90 South Center St. Viewings: Leamington Church on Sunday evening, 6-8 pm; and Monday, 9:30-10:40 am, prior to service. Burial in Lynndyl Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family encourages donations to the LDS Missionary Fund or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left at www.nicklemortuary.com

Published by Deseret News on Jan. 19, 2019.
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My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14

Earnie Ray

January 16, 2019

May the words of Psalm 145:18,19 bring you comfort as you endure this difficult time of sorrow. My sincere condolences.

January 16, 2019

My deepest condolences. May the Almighty God and his son Jesus bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 16, 2019

May the peace of God be with you.

Phil. 4:6, 7

January 16, 2019

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

January 16, 2019

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted " and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

January 16, 2019

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

January 16, 2019

Please accept my condolences for the passing of your beloved Merrill. Just know that you are not alone during this time of grief and sorrow. May God give your family and friends strength and comfort, to help you endure this great loss. May the peace of God be with all of you.2nd Thessalonians 3:16

D S

January 16, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family of Merrill, May Gods loving kindness comfort the family and give them peace.(1Cor.1:3)

SAS

January 16, 2019

May God's Word at Ps.94:19 bring you comfort and the hope of seeing your loved one again at Isa.26:19.

January 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. May the God of all consolation gives you comfort hope and peace during this grieving time Jeremiah 29:11,12

AS

January 16, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the.loss of your loved one Jeremiah 29:11,12 ussures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us to give us a future and a hope and that if we come and pray to Him He will listen to us May you have peace in this time of deep sorrow.

January 16, 2019

I'm very sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"

January 16, 2019

My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (Jeremiah 29:11 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.)

January 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. May God provide your hearts with peace and strength during this difficult time and may you find comfort in his promises to return your loved ones who passed away in death. 1thessalonians 4:13,14

January 16, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.

January 16, 2019

Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out with your family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30

January 16, 2019

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