Roland H. Nielsen

Roland H. Nielsen, 83, of Mesa, peacefully passed away August 1, 2004 with his family by his side. He was born in St. Johns, AZ on February 23, 1921. Roland served in the Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Texas where he excelled in all sports, especially track, and went to the nationals in pole vaulting. Roland was a bookkeeper and very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His sweetheart, Charlene, and daughter Vicki preceded him in death. He is survived by his current, loving wife Cherryll Tenney Cook; son Richard (Lisa), daughters Carolyn Smith (David), Paula Olson (Tracy), Janice Standage (Charlie), Tammy Swanson (Jay), Melody Rowley (Steve); 34 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 6 step-daughters, 1 stepson, 42 step-grandchildren and 12 great-step-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Wed., August 4, 2004 at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 5, 2004 at the Mesa North Stake Center, 933 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, with visitation also one hour prior to services. Daddy will be our “Pal Forever.” Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.