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Svend Nielsen Obituary
Sacramento
Svend Erik Nielsen, longtime school administrator at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District died February 21, 2018 in Sacramento. Born in 1927 in Copenhagen, Denmark, he immigrated to the US in 1950. Beginning in 1960 he served as Principal in many elementary schools in the district, where he was beloved by all, until his retirement in 1987.
He will always be remembered for the many adventurous tales of his youth and for his ever positive, sunny personality and loving spirit.
As the patriarch of a large family, he leaves his wife, Dolores, former wife, Jean, son Paul Nielsen, daughters Anna Rossi, Lissa Coppin, Debbie Nielsen and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves stepsons, Chris and Tom Solberg and stepdaughter, Beth Hart.
A private family memorial will be held in Carmel Valley.
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Beth Hart
April 9, 2018
I miss my step-dad so much. He had such a vibrant spirit.
Dolores Nielsen
April 8, 2018
My sweet, dear Svendemand. I miss you so much.
Charlene Howell Lowery
April 7, 2018
Svend will always be dear to my heart as my first principal at La Mesa School back in 1970. What an excellent administrator! He exhibited strong leadership yet was always respectful of and attuned to his teaching staff. Better yet, what a delightful soul! I will never forget his heartfelt laugh, zest for living and that wonderfully charming Danish accent. Your light will continue to shine in this world, dear Svend, and memories of you will bring smiles to many faces.❤
Ron Eastwood
April 6, 2018
My wife and I were so very lucky to have been friends with Svend and his wife Dolores in the 1980s. He was such a joyous, uplifting and positive person. His tales of his adolescent life in the resistance during WWII were thrilling. His kindness and guidance of so many was legendary. Words fail me but his heart never failed to reach those in need.
Marie Gieszelmann
April 6, 2018
Svend hired me to teach at La Mesa School in 1968. I remember that a group of us went skiing at Dodge Ridge. We skied down the face time and time again til the lifts shut down. He was a wonderful man who loved life. I always remember him with that great smile!
susan martin
April 6, 2018
Mr. Nielsen was my Teacher in Marina many years ago. What a wonderful Teacher. I remember he brought his pommel horse to school and taught us gymnastics fond memories of a wonderful person.
April 4, 2018
Mr. Nielsen was a caring administrator and will be missed by many! My prayers are with the family. Isaiah 57:15
April 3, 2018
May the God of of comfort give you peace at this time of deep sorrow. He assures us that he cares for us and we will be in his memory. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest condolences.
April 3, 2018
I couldnt possibly understand everything that youre going through right now. But, I can understand that losing a loved one must be difficult. My hopes and prayers will be that you receive the support and comfort you need from loved ones. That kind of support helps the grieving process - Proverbs 17:17.
A Cleveland
April 3, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.
MP
April 3, 2018
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Svend. May the God of consolation comfort the family during this difficult time. 1Co 2 : 3,4. Please accept my sincere condolences
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