Iner Enoch Teman Nielsen passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2011, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born on October 8, 1921 in Granville, Illinois.

He was a devoted husband to Mary Virginia Cowling for 67 years. He is survived by three children, Mike (Bernadette) of Endwell, NY, Sandy (Gary) Clark of Johnson City, NY, and Linda (Danny) McKnight of Rockledge, FL. His son, Stephen, predeceased him in 1954. Iner was a loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Iner moved his family to Brevard County in 1956 when he went to work for Northrup, Fairchild and Avco at Cape Canaveral, and later with IBM at Kennedy Space Center. He retired in 1982.

In 1942, Iner enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served proudly until 1946. He was an Engineer on B-29s in World War II as well as a Pilot on P-51 Mustangs. He was with the 6th Bomb Group (B-29s) in the Pacific; thirty-six hours after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki he flew as part of the first photo reconnaissance mission over those cities.

Iner was a member of First Baptist Church Cocoa for 55 years. He taught Sunday School Class for fifty years which he did until just a few weeks before becoming ill. He was a devoted Christian who truly was an example of 'walking the talk'. He was a strong, quiet leader for his family and so many others; he will be missed dearly.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 19, 6 - 8 pm at the Florida Memorial Chapel on US 1 in Viera. Funeral will be Friday, May 20, 2 pm at the First Baptist Church Cocoa with a graveside service at Florida Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers please make any contributions either to First Baptist Church Cocoa, 750 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922 or Sentinels of Freedom Space Coast, 4250 N. Wickham Rd., #103, Melbourne, FL 32935.

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Published by FloridaToday on May 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Iner Nielsen

13 Entries

Cheryl Wermuth

May 25, 2011

There was a time in my life that I thought Mr. Nielsen would be my father-in-law...sadly, he wasn't, but I never stopped loving him and his beautiful family. My parents were dear friends of the Nielsens, with many from First Baptist. He made an impact on anyone who was fortunate to have known him. My love & sympathy to Virginia, Mike, Sandy, Linda and their families.

Robert Schmidt

May 20, 2011

My dear Mrs. Nielsen, Linda, and family: Please accept my most profound condolences on the passing of Mr. Iner Nielsen. I deeply respected Mr. Nielsen for both his dedicated service to America and for the oustanding example he set as a true Christian gentleman. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Adamson Bennett

May 19, 2011

We were all blessed to have been given the opportunity to know such a Godly man. I am also blessed to know his children, Mike, Sandy and Linda, who all carry on the legacy of love entrusted to them by their parents. I thank the Lord for his example, his servant leadership, that has impacted so many lives. He is, indeed, receiving his rewards for a life well lived, and hearing the words "well done, my good and faithful servant". May God comfort you all as you carry on without him. I share your sorrow.

Kathy Stewart

May 18, 2011

Dear Nielsen Family,
Please accept our sincere prayers for comfort and peace at this time. We are very blessed to have known Mr. Nielsen for the short time your sweet Katie has been part of our family. We know we will hear more stories and enjoy the positive influence he had on his entire family in the years to come. Love to all. Mark and Kathy Stewart

Vivian Strong Klebs

May 18, 2011

Dear Mrs. Nielson, Sandy, Linda and family,
It was a pleasure to know your entire family. Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Mr. Nielson. He was always so kind and friendly, a man with a big heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and blessings, Vivian and Brad Klebs

Janie Akridge Hill

May 17, 2011

Mrs. Nielson, Sandy and Linda,

Your husband/father was such a great man, and the world has lost a wonderful servant of God. My thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to all of you. He will be greatly missed.

May 17, 2011

Virginia and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers and wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Claude and Gretchen Oxendine

Carl Arnold

May 17, 2011

I've never forgotten Mr. Nielsen as my Sunday School teacher at the age of ten. The "word" was that he was the one you wanted...that he was "nice". I couldn't get over how perfectly spot-on that scuttle-butt was.
My dad taught there for about 50 years.
Memories of Mr. Nielsen, and the First Baptist Church, bring
a lump to the throat.

Don and Judi Arnold

May 17, 2011

Dear Linda and the Nielsen Family;
Iner was one of a kind and truly lived the life that is good. It is always so difficult to say goodbye, and we share your loss. We know your faith will carry you through this difficult time and will give you comfort that you will join him one day in Heaven.
Don and Judi Arnold
Nashville, TN

Nancy Smith

May 17, 2011

To the Nielsen Family,
May God care for you and give you peace knowing that Mr. Nielson has gone home to be with the Lord. Iner was one of the finest men I have had the privelge to know. His kindness will be missed by all. May God delight in his presence.

Steven Hess

May 17, 2011

Sorry for you loss...

Paula Ashton

May 17, 2011

Virginia and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Iner but I know heaven is rejoicing in bringing home such a good Christian man. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dorothy & Duane Dickey

May 17, 2011

Iner will be remember as a very sweet man who would do what he could to help someone in need. He is in his Fathers arms.

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