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Gary Nielsen Obituary

Gary JayNielsen 3/20/1953 ~ 4/4/2003  Gary Jay Nielsen, age 50, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 4, 2003 in Taylorsville.Born March 20, 1953 in Salt Lake City, a son of James Robert and Nan-cy Lee Poole Nielsen. Married Sherrie Lynne Verholtz June 6, 1980 in Salt Lake City. Gary served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed participating in all sports and was an avid sports fan. All who knew Gary will miss him dearly. Survived by wife, Sherrie; three sons, William Nielsen, Bobby Ray Krogh, Lamoin Hatch; parents; broth-ers and sisters, Linda Sahki, Wendy Kelson, James L. Nielsen, Todd Wayne Nielsen; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Tues. 11 a.m. McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park.

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Published by Deseret News on Apr. 6, 2003.

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