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Leland Nielsen Obituary
"Master Craftsman"
Leland B Nielsen, 74, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away Sunday October 7, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Lee was born April 26, 1938 to Joseph Burton and Ruby Freeman Nielsen in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He married the love of his life Carol Atkinson on June 1, 1956 and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. His chosen profession was a master craftsman in the masonry industry; many of his projects were works of art from his heart, which can be seen throughout Utah and other states. It's not the man he was but, the way he touched all lives that came in contact with him. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he and Carol had the opportunity to serve two missions.
Lee is survived by his eternal companion, four children, CarolLee (Rick) Martinez, Janet (Joseph) Thackeray, Leland Wayne Nielsen and Karma (Myron) Perschon. He loved his 22 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one on the way. Siblings Janice (John) Kolan, Jay (Edna) Nielsen, Brent Nielsen, Kaye (Late Lee) Carlson, numerous nieces and nephews that loved their Uncle Lee.
Preceded in death by his parents, baby grandson Martinez, and sister Geneal (Wayman) Winslow.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 12, at the River 6th Ward, 7380 S. 1300 W. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. as well as one hour prior to services at the church. Please take a moment to share a memory of Lee at www.memorialutah.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leland Nielsen
October 13, 2012
Dear Carol and Family
Surprise this is Renee Webb. I was shocked to see Lee's obituary in the paper. What great people you are. Remember working in the primary way back when. It was just a delight to work with you. Lee was so wonderful to come and help us with a block fence. It was fun to watch him work. He was a true artist. The last time we saw you was when our oldest boy was married. We now live in Sandy. Just wish we could have found you and had some fun times together. May our Heavenly Father bless you and your family. We send to you our sympathy and our love. Lee was a great man and Carol you are a great woman. Love, Dale and Renee Webb
Carol Jean Carroll
October 12, 2012
Carol we are so sorry; When we saw you Friday we had no idea Lee was so sick what a shock to open the paper and see him. We remember the good times we had over the years. Our Prayers of comfort and peace for you and your family at this difficult time. May the Lord continue to bless you.
Carol Jean & Glenn Carroll
October 11, 2012
Nielsen Family,Thank you for sharing your Husband,Dad, with our family.I know he will be watching over you all.One of the Peony Way kids. Mark Fox
Steve & Debbie Thornton
October 11, 2012
Sending our love to all in the family. Uncle Lee will be missed so much by so many. Wish we could be there. ???
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Trish Treseder
October 11, 2012
Carol and family, I was sorry too hear of Leland's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He will be greatly missed by all. All my love, Trish
Candice Taylor
October 11, 2012
Carol, Karma and all of the Nielsen Family,
We are so sorry about the passing of your sweet husband, father and grandpa, We have come to know and love your family and I always enjoyed seeing Carol and Lee at Myron and Karma's family gatherings and events. You have a wonderful legacy that you should be proud of. May our Heavenly Father send his choicest blessings and tender mercies upon you and your family at this time.
With much love,
Bryan & Candice Taylor
Nancy Thackeray
October 11, 2012
Janet, Joe and family, boy has it been a tough few weeks!? who would have thought? My heart and love goes out to you all.
To Carol and the Nielsen Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of great loss. May the Lord bless you throughout this time.
Grandma Thackeray and Nancy
Galen Cleverley
October 11, 2012
I have met a lot of people but Leland was one of the most delightful persons to talk to and be around. He was one who was always available to help anyone in need. I'm sad at his passing and will miss my many chats with Leland and Carol in their home.
October 11, 2012
carol and family We love Lee so much. We all have wonderful memories. We Love you all so much John Janice and family
October 11, 2012
I love you sooo much Dad. Thank you for the great example you was to all of us. I knew that if I needed anything, like help fixing things, questions, etc. you were just a phone call away.Thank you for the love you gave to my kids and grandkids. There is no that can do piggy back rides like grandpa. I promise that I will help take care of mom. And the knowledge I have that we will see each other again.I know that you will have everything straight and level for us. Love you sooooo much!!!!
Janet Thackeray
October 11, 2012
Dad I love you so much. Thank you for the great example you have been to me . I always knew that if I asked for anything you would be right there to help in any way needed.And I appreciate the love you shared with my kids and my grandkids. They all loved those piggy back rides.I promise I will help take care of mom. I am so thankful that I have the knowledge that we will be together again.Have those pearly white gates ready and level for us. LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH.
Lindsey Perschon
October 10, 2012
Nielsen family we can do this!! If the lord didn't know we could handle this he wouldn't of given us this trial!!! We just need to all rally together tomorrow and Friday!! I love you all so much and I know grandpa did and still does and he is watching over us every day of our lives until we go home and help him watch over all the people we know and love!!! I know we all would be completly different people with out his amazing exzample in our lives and that he wants us to follow in his footsteps and also the saviors footsteps as well to the best of our abilities!!!
"I'm trying to be like grandpa"
"I'm trying to be like grandpa I'm following in his ways I'm trying to love as he did in all that I do and say at times I am tempted to make a wrong choice I try to listen as the still small voice whispers love one another as grandpa loved you try to show kindness in all that you do be gentle and loving in deed and in thought for these are the thing grandpa taught
I'm trying to love my neighbors I'm learing to serve my friends I watch for the day of gladness when grandpa will come again I try to remember the lessons he taught as the holy spirit enters into my thoughts saying love one another as grandpa loved you try to show kindness in all that you do be gentle and loving in deed and in though for these are the things grandpa taught!!"
Cori Bronicel (Giardiello)
October 10, 2012
Carol, Nick, Kelsi and I are saddened at Leland's passing. He was such a good, faithful, diligent home teacher. We could always count on him for anything. I'm so glad we knew him! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick and Kelsi Giardiello
Cori Bronicel
Sallie Killian
October 10, 2012
Dear Carole and family: What a shock to see Lee's obituary. We will always have a bond with you all by living in Sandy and having the same sealing date in the Manti Temple. We love you and your family and pray that you will have peace and comfort at this time.
Love you, Jack and Sallie Killian
October 10, 2012
Yellowstone, 1968 or '69. What fun we had together! I suppose we were a little crazy to take off with our combined passel of nine kids, but it was a trip never to be forgotten. I treasure the photos even though my camera and skills left a lot to be desired. Bears standing up next to our cars and sitting, waiting for Old Faithful to do it's thing.
Our little neighborhood in Sandy was such a wonderful place to raise our families. All the kids went from home to home as if it was their own, because they were all welcome. I have a picture of Jennifer taking her first steps, and Wayne was in the background, just as delighted as her siblings at the accomplishment. Thank you, Lee, Carol, Carolee, Janet, Wayne and Karma for the wonderful memories and everything we shared. Thank you for enriching our lives. May God bless you with comfort and peace in Lee's passing. Our love goes out to all your families.
Dave & Helen Fox
Stacy Thackeray
October 10, 2012
God bless you all during this difficult time. We love you and are praying for you.
Jason and Stacy Thackeray
Steve and Elaine Cain
October 10, 2012
Carol and Family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Lee's passing. It is important that you know how much lee, you and your family mean to us. We regard you as great examples for us to emulate. Your whole family is such a great influence on our family and on our Riverton 18th Ward family. You are all in our most tender thoughts and sincere prayers.
Judy & Larry Thorum
October 10, 2012
Carol and family,
This was such a surprise after seeing you at Betty Ward's funeral. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you all. If there is anything we can do please contact us. Love to you all.
Judy and Larry Thorum
October 10, 2012
i was sadened to hear about lee passing he was such a fun dad i remember when i was young hanging out all the time with carolee i just loved her family and he was a fun person my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time a friend always laura fish vance
Ron & Vicki Geary
October 10, 2012
We are saddened by the passing of our fellow Inner City Missionary. We love Bro. Nielsen and his good wife Carol. Going to the Branch just won't be the same. We will miss his infectous smile and kind heart. Carol may you find comfort in the knowledge that Lee has returned home to his Heavenly Father. "Well done my Good and Faithful Servant". We Love you Carol
Henry & Dee Miller
October 10, 2012
Carol, We are devastated to have read about Lee. We can not find the exact words to express what we all feel at this time.We remember how we would all get together and how much fun we would have.We would laugh at some of the dumbest things.... He will always be in our memorys. May you be comforted at this time.Henry & Dee
October 10, 2012
We feel truly blessed to have served with Lee and Carol in the temple view branch. Lee was a great servant of his Heavenly Father,and was loved by those he was asked to watch over. Patrick (Pete) and Eileen Casey
Joe (Joey) Thackeray
October 10, 2012
I love you Grandpa! You are a wonderful man and great example to me. You will be missed.
Grandma, Carollee, Mom, Wayne and Karma- I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristen Perschon
October 10, 2012
I will miss your smile and always asking how I am doing. Thank you for sharing your heart and your love with us.
Kaye Carlson
October 10, 2012
Carol, Carol Lee, Janet, Wayne, & Karma.
I am so sorry for the passing of Lee, I want you to know I love you all and your families and am so grateful for all the happy times we spent together, and especially the trips to Nebraska. Lee was such a wonderful brother to me, and I will miss him terribly. He has been my calming force through the storms since my Lee has been gone. Every time I hear of or see a picture of the San Diego Temple, I think of Lee being able to help build that. What an honor for him. Lee had such a great influence on my life. He was my rock, and my calming through the storms since my Lee has gone. I find it so ironic that they were both named Lee and Lee is 11 months to the day older than my Lee, and they both died on Sunday conference days. My Lee in April and your Lee in October. I want you all to know how very much I appreciated all the hard work Lee did for Brent these past 13 years. If Lee hadn't worked so hard to help Brent qualify for Assisted Living these past two years, we would still be running to the hospital to have him stitched up. I so appreciate all his tender mercies to me and especially to Brent since Mom has gone. He was such a wonderful brothe to me, and I will miss him terribly. Every time I see a picture or hear of the San Diego Temple, I think of Lee privledged to work on that Temple. What an honor for him. I do not know of anyone who worked harder, or did a better job at what they did than Lee. I know Lee is up there with Dad, Mom, Geneal, Wayman, Leon, and Lee, and all the others and they are having the best time ever. My love and sympathies to all of you. I want all of you to know what an important part of my life you are, and always will be. I love you all. May Heavenly Father bless and comfort you and help you recall all the wonderful memories. Love, Kaye.
(ON THERE).
Kaye Carlson
October 10, 2012
Carol, Carol Lee, Janet, Wayne, & Karma,
My heart goes out to you and your families in the passing of Lee. He was such a great guy, and I will miss him terribly. He was a wonderful brother to me, and I am thankful for all the wonderful times we shared as families, especially to Nebraska. If it had not been for Lee, Brent would not be safe in the nursing home now. He worked so very hard these past two years to help Brent get that help, and years and years of other tender, kind mercies did he give to Brent. I will forever be grateful to him for his tender care of Brent these past 13 years since Mom has been gone. You know, every time I see a picture or hear of the San Diego Temple, I think of Lee helping to build that beautiful edifice. What a great honor for Lee. I want to say I do not know of anyone who worked harder and did a great job at all he undertook more than Lee. I find it ironic that he was 11 months to the day older than my Lee and that my Lee died on Sunday, April Conference, and Lee died on Sunday, October conference. I am sure they are up there with Dad, Mom, Geneal, Wayman, and Leon, and all of our other relatives just having a ball. May Heavenly Father bless you all and give you peace and comfort, and help you to remember all the good times. My love and sympathies to all of you. Kaye. (ON THERE).
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