Kerry B. Nielson

Kerry Nielson Obituary

Kerry B. Nielson 1950 ~ 2008 Elmo, Utah - Kerry B. Nielson passed away August 14, 2008, at the age of 58, at his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer which he fought till the end. He was born August 4, 1950, in Price, Utah to Clair T. and Beverly Tuttle Nielson. He married Vickie Nourse on August 8, 1969 in Price, Utah; their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on April 8, 1988. Kerry enjoyed being in the outdoors especially with his family. He loved Joe's Valley, horseback riding, four-wheeling, rock hunting, and his yearly hunting trips. One of his greatest joys was operating the D9 Cat for Nielson Construction. He was a member of the LDS church and worked for Utah Power up until his retirement. He will be remembered as a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. Survived by his wife, Vickie, and children: Troy C. (Nicky) Nielson of Elmo; Stephanie (Wayne) Huntsman of Ferron; Stacie (Allen) Jensen of Castle Dale; and Rebecca (Chad) Norton of Huntington; mother: Beverly Nielson of Huntington; two brothers: Ken P. (Lynell) Nielson of Huntington; Chris "Bettos" (Merilyn) Nielson of Orangeville; and sister: Shelly (Lewis) Gilpin of Orangeville; and ten grandchildren. Preceded in death by father: Clair T. Nielson, father-in-law: Leon J. Nourse, grandparents: Fred and Louise Tuttle. Funeral services will be Tues., August 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Elmo LDS chapel (199 East Main). A viewing will be held on Mon., August 18, 2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elmo LDS ward and Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Huntington City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Aug. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Kerry Nielson

7 Entries

Kristy and Levon Katsakhyan

August 19, 2008

Dear Nielson family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is at times like this that we become closer to each other and give each other strength and comfort. Kerry is now in Heavenly Father's loving arms; let those arms surround you and give you peace in this time of mourning and loss. Know that our prayers are with you and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you at this time.
Sincerely,
The Katsakhyans

Tom Bruno

August 18, 2008

Dear Vicky & Family
Just A line or two to express my condolences to all of you Kerry Was a very dear friend and we had a lot of good times togeather at work and when I retired it was a pleasure to run into him at Joe's Valley and shoot the Bull for a while, I hadn't seen him for quiet a while but he will always be a great friend and his leaving will leave a big hole in a lot of lives..

Angela Harvey

August 18, 2008

Dear Nielson Cousins,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and we want you to know we are here to support you in any way we can.

We are so grateful for the special time this past year we felt our Heavenly Father's hand in letting us share that day with you at the hospital.

We have many wonderful memories of Kerry, and may we all be comforted in the knowledge that we will one day see him again.

Love, Adrian, Angela & Family

Arven D Hansen

August 18, 2008

Dear Vicki and Family:

Condolences to all of you. I love and appreciate each of you. Kerry, was indeed a example to everyone because he indeed endure to the end. Kerry did have a great since that he did not have long in this life. He did indeed accepted it. Kerry thanks for your love that you had for your friends and family. I have indeed known Kerry for along time I will miss him very much. Well Kerry untill we meet beyond. We are literally our Heavenly Fathers children. May each of us remember what Kerry was. Kerry's legacy will live on so let us all go throughout life and live the way that we should and show more love to each other. Good bye for now my Friend until we meet beyond.

Love
Arven

Rhonda Matern

August 18, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Kerry's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda
Sec. of Dr. Michael Glantz

Arven D. Hansen

August 18, 2008

Dear Vicki and Family:

Just wanted to express my condolences to all of you. I love and appreciate each of you. Kerry, was indeed a example to me because he indeed endured to the end. Kerry did have a great since that he did not have long in this life. He did indeed accepted it. Thanks for your love that you had for your friends and family. I have indeed known Kerry for along time I will miss you very much. Well Kerry my child untill we meet beyond please rest in peace now. We are literally our Heavenly Fathers children. May each of us remember what Kerry was. Kerry's legacy will live on so let us all go throughout life and live the way that we should and show more love to each other. Good by for now my Friend until we meet beyond the veil.

Love your friend
Arven

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