Earl Nielsen

1935 - 2025

Earl Henry Nielsen

March 17, 1935 ~ August 26, 2025

Farmington, UT-Earl Henry Nielsen was born March 17, 1935, in Brigham City, Utah, to Carl Henry Nielsen and Jennie Marble Nielsen. Earl graduated from Utah State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and played baseball for Utah State. He interrupted his schooling to serve an LDS mission in Finland where he loved the country, people, and language. Upon his return to Utah State, his love of language continued. He obtained a Master of Education and taught German and Russian languages retiring from Jordan School District.

Earl was a member of the only Military Intelligence Linguistic Company in the U.S. where many life-long family friendships were made. Earl Retired from the military having obtained the rank of Lt. Colonel. Earl served as Commander of the Provo Linguistics' Company during his last two years in the military.

In August of 1959, Earl married Ilona Jensen, of Bountiful, whom he met at Utah State. He is survived by his four children:

Todd Earl Nielsen (Camille Roberts)

Troy Michael Nielsen (Carol Davis)

Tamara Nielsen Arbon (Todd J. Arbon)

Tricia Michelle Nielsen Allen (Mark R. Allen)

Earl and Ilona have 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Earl is survived by a brother, Rees, and many wonderful in-law brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson Wyatt Earl Allen.

Earl was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many church positions including 4 missions to Finland and one to Nauvoo Illinois. We love you Earl!

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Farmington Old Rock Chapel, 272 N. Main Street, Farmington, Utah. An evening viewing will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the church. A morning viewing will take place from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to services.

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on Earl's obituary page at www.russonmortuary.com The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to services.