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Ray Nielsen Obituary
1929~2019
Ray D Nielsen passed away on October 17, 2019 in his loving home. He was born on May 22, 1929 in Redmond, UT to Ozula and Phil Nielsen. He married Merna Christiansen on May 29, 1948. Dad loved to dance with mom at the Murray Eagles, where he served as president for 1 year. He loved to hunt and fish with his family. Mom and dad shared a love story for 71 years, they traveled for 15 years when dad retired. Dad had the gift of gab and could make a friend with anyone. He was a great storyteller and loved to share them. He is survived by Merna Nielsen, Jarl Ray and Shiela Nielsen, Scott and Linda Nielsen, Diana and Dave Peterson, Phil and Susie Nielsen, many loving and caring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We would all like to give a special hug and thanks to Amber Davis, a very special granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents Ozula and Phil Nielsen and his son Brent Nielsen. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 23 at 2:00 at Memorial Mountain View (3115 E 7800 S, Cottonwood Heights) with a viewing one hour prior.
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Sabrina Nielsen
October 22, 2019
I miss u more than u know grandpa watch over us with grandpa Brent.. love Sabrina
Kelly Nielsen
October 22, 2019
We will be missed very much
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Grandpa with great great grandson tayvian. We love you.
Jolynn Radford
October 21, 2019
Grandpa I love you so much you are the world's best grandpa. R.I.P till we meet again
Susan Westenskow
October 20, 2019
We have fond memories of Ray and Merna. Sending our love and prayers. Gary and Sue Westenskow
Connie Cameron
October 19, 2019
I remember Ray as a sweet man. I pray that you grief will be short. My prayers are with the family. I wish that I could come but MS takes a toll. May peace be with you. In a loving remembrance, Connie Cameron
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23
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Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, Cemetery - Cottonwood Heights3115 Bengal Blvd. (East 7800 South SLC), Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
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23
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2:00 p.m.
Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, Cemetery - Cottonwood Heights3115 Bengal Blvd. (East 7800 South SLC), Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
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