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Roger Nilsson Obituary
Roger was born on Father's Day Sunday June 16, 1963 to Fay Rodney and Ruby Ilene Grenz Nilsson at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho.
Roger grew up west of Blackfoot in Riverside, Idaho attending the Snake River School District graduating in 1981. After high school Roger attend Idaho State University briefly before serving an honorable 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manchester England.
On August 5, 1988 he married Dianne Kneip in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as a Primary Teacher, Ward Missionary, Elders Quorum President and Financial Clerk.
Roger enjoyed gardening, cooking, tennis, reading, listening to music, singing, riding bikes, taking walks, watching baseball, and going to concerts.
Roger was a kind, thoughtful, father, husband, brother, and son putting other's needs before his own and was loved and will be dearly missed.
Roger is survived by his wife Dianne Nilsson of Blackfoot; daughters, Kayla (Eric) Venable and Karen (Chris) Nilsson; brothers, Donald Nilsson, Doug (Sandra) Nilsson, Tom (Jean) Nilsson, Rodney Nilsson, and Fred Nilsson; and sisters, June Nilsson and Dawna (Kent) Ireton.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Fay Rodney and Ruby Grenz Nilsson and a sister-in-law Melba Nilsson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday November 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawker Funeral Home followed by a funeral on Monday November 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Hawker Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Riverside-Thomas Cemetery.
Due to the recent health concerns, those who would like to participate in the service from home are invited to view the service on a live broadcast at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com/page/broadcasting
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Tyler Pratt
January 4, 2021
I just learned about Roger's death and am very saddened. I only knew him through his work at Hopkin's, but he was always very kind to me. I wish his family the best as they deal with his loss.
Melody Weaver
November 30, 2020
June. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you & your family are. Losing a brother is like losing a part of who we are. Remember his smile & the love her showed everyone. God Bless.
Mike & Lisa Goodwin
November 30, 2020
Diane, we are so sorry for your loss. With time it will get better but he will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with you and your girls. God bless.
Rene Gummow
November 24, 2020
Roger; one of the nicest people I have ever met. So sorry for your loss Diane and family.
Margaret Atkinson
November 23, 2020
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. He was such a lovely, pleasant man and so loyal to always come to choir practice. He will be greatly missed. The Lord's blessings be with you and your family.
Val and kellie Mecham
November 23, 2020
Dear nilsson family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Roger and I were friends,and did chambers together.he was always fun to talk to,and always was a great listener. He will be missed.our prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Ruth Ann Going
November 23, 2020
I am really sorry to hear about Roger. I went to school with him. We had many interesting conversations on the rides to and from school over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
CoCo
November 23, 2020
He was such a kind person.
Candice Lloyd
November 23, 2020
Our hearts and prayers are with Diane and their beautiful family. I will always remember he was quick with a smile. Our time together and seeing the love bloom between Roger and Diane will be a cherished memory.
Glenn Thomson
November 23, 2020
He will be missed ♥
Nicole Gockel
November 23, 2020
Sending all of my love and sincere condolences to Diane, Kayla, and Karen. I love you all so much. Roger will be terribly missed. I'll miss his sense of humor and the time spent talking music and movies. He was such a goober and I loved that about him.
Cal Lindsay
November 23, 2020
I would like send my condolences to the family, and let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Knew Roger from Hopkins where I worked in the past and brought in some meat for processing. Always had a smile on his face and a laugh!!
Chris Wartena
November 22, 2020
Diane and girls,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Jacque Millward
November 22, 2020
June, Dawna and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I know you all loved Roger tremendously. You are such a great and honorable family. I have loved my interaction and friendship with you all. Love you June and Dawna...
Pamela Esta
November 22, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Dianne,Kayla and Karen.
I will always remember Roger as the most caring person.
I met him at 16 working at McDonald's and he always was happy and helped all he could myself included.
I have treasured my friendship with both of you .
Marilyn Miller
November 22, 2020
I only knew Roger through Hopkins Packing. I would always buy bones for my dogs and he always waited on me. When I walked in the door he knew what I was after. I was in there Friday and I didn’t see him and I wondered where he was. He was such a kind man. I will miss him. You have my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Julie Wilmot
November 21, 2020
So sorry about Roger. I went to grade school with him and in the last few years have seen him at Hopkins. He was always so kind.
Francie Jeffery
November 21, 2020
Sending you warm thoughts of love and comfort during your difficult time.
Mark and Delia Hofhine
November 20, 2020
We're deeply sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Sander Bybee
November 20, 2020
I remember Roger as a kind and gentle person. I was privileged to be his teacher. He always had good comments and questions.
I'm sorry for your loss and pray for your peace, comfort and understanding. He may have died but "HE" is NOT dead.
Janell Ekker
November 20, 2020
Dear Dianne, I was so sorry to hear about Roger. He has always been such a sweet, kind, gentle person. I loved working with him at McDonald's. We could always depend on him to show up for his shift -and put in alot of extra hours when others didn't. His smile lit up the room. I can honestly say " I am really going to miss him" my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Nel Ekker
Nancy Eskelsen Ronneburg
November 19, 2020
Sorry for your loss June. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kris Hart
November 19, 2020
Dear family, I am so sorry about Roger. Something so sudden is hard to process. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love and sympathy, Kris Ann
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