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Joan Nielsen Obituary
mother and wife, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Joan was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She was born February 19, 1944. She dedicated much of her time and energy to her family. Joan is survived by the love of her life, Harry Nielsen Sr. They were married more than 48 years and together they raised three children, daughter, Karen Nielsen; son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Mitzi Nielsen Jr.; and son and daughter-in-law, Erik and Cassandra Nielsen. She was a proud grandmother to Tanner, Skylar and Joshua Nielsen. Memorial services will take place at noon, Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity, FL 34655, (727) 376-7824.
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for Joan Nielsen
Jim paich
May 23, 2023
Joan and Harry werew such a fun neighbors.
Always a special place in my memories.
Joe Muchanic
February 2, 2019
Rest in peace
Donna Murphy
June 8, 2011
I will always remember all the good times we had at your house as kids and adults. You were such a great Aunt. I am so greatful I got to see you in May. We had a good time that Saturday laughing and joking. I will remember your plate of crab legs. May you rest in peace. God bless you.
June 8, 2011
Joan, you will surely be missed. You always were upbeat and had a great outlook in life and never complained. We will miss you very much. Your friendship will always bring fond memories. Rest in peace our dear friend. Peggy & Augie
carmen and bob thorpe
June 7, 2011
I feel blessed for having been given the opportunity to get to meet and know Joan over the past 4 years. We met in church and as time passed I knew our friendship was more than a coincidence. Her bubbly and fun personality was a joy to be around. Her courage and strength were an inspiration to all of us who have experienced bumps on our journey of life. Joan, Harry Bob and I had many good laughs over the years whether it was while we were out for dinner or just sitting over coffee in our kitchen. We will miss her radiant smile and fun filled laugh. carmen and bob thorpe
Our Wedding Day, August 25, 1962
Harry Nielsen
June 4, 2011
I would like to thank everyone for the lovely comments posted in Joan's guestbook. Please keep them coming. I can see that there is so much love for Joan by the wonderful memories you have shared. I know she will be missed by all. I miss her each and everyday already. Rest in Peace, my wonderful wife. You will never be forgotten. You will be in my heart forever. I love you always. Your loving husband of 48+ years.
Todd Davis
June 1, 2011
I wanted to share a fond memory of how Aunt Joan and the Nielsens warmly and graciously hosted our family when we unexpectedly had to extend our stay in Howell, NJ in 1987. My father (her brother) Ed was hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy the day we were slated to return to the midwest.
My thoughts go out to your family, wishing you all peace, love and comfort.
Colleen Hourihan
May 31, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Joan's passing such wonderful memories of hanging at Harry and Joan's, sometimes to all hours. So many laughs and good times. First and last time ever had dandeline wine. I always remember Joan smiling and laughing. She will so be missed. My prayer are with Harry,Karen,Jr, and Eric. Rest in peace my friend.
May 31, 2011
To know her was to love her, whether you were having spaghetti and meatballs at her house, sitting by the fire that Harry always made or just listening to her 50's music on the deck they were just the best of times and I am so glad to have been a part of them. I will cherish my memories of Joan for the remainder of my life. She was just the best and she will be missed by so many. God Bless her family always. Barbara Fluhr, Howell, NJ
Erik Nielsen
May 31, 2011
You surrounded yourself by those you loved.
You said goodbye to none.
You lifted the spirits of those you knew.
You made life more fun.
You taught us strength, and much much more.
I miss you now, my heart is sore.
Your Loving smile, your friendly face,
No one will ever take your place.
I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU MOM!
Joshua Nielsen
May 30, 2011
I love you Grandma.
Cass Nielsen
May 30, 2011
When we 1st met, 22 years ago I thought your smile was so bright.
Your kind, loving, good natured, happy go lucky attitude always made everything better.
When ever Joshua and I pray we will look up to heaven, because we know you are there.
I will miss you tremendously!
Rest In Peace.
May 30, 2011
our families prayers are with you and your family Karen.May God give you all strength and comfort in these times.God Bless you all. Phil and family
MARIAN SEAMAN
May 30, 2011
KAREN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.A MOTHER CEMENTS THE FAMILY.SHE IS THE FAMILY.AT LAST SHE IS AT PEACE.
jim paich
May 30, 2011
my thoughts,(many good ones),and prayers go out to the Nielsen family.Joan and harry played a very important part of my growing up years. I loved to make her laugh,it made me laugh. the water fights we had, and the dandalion wine were 2 of many good memories. I could always go next door,no matter what time it was, and believe me, sometimes it was late, and talk w/her and harry. They were the cool couple to have next door. Rest In Peace Joan.
Jay Nielsen
May 30, 2011
MOM,
Growing up you inspired me to be strong and never give up.
In the last 30 months you showed me how it's done.
I will carry and feed off that for the rest of my days.
Please know that watching you fight like you did, will enable me to do the same.
Until we meet again, I LOVE YOU, Jay
Jamie Parry
May 30, 2011
My condolences to the entire Nielsen family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Very sorry for your loss.
Tim and Judy Toner
May 30, 2011
Our condolences to the entire family. I know Joan will be missed by all of you.
Cindy Quick
May 30, 2011
I met Joan through her husband Harry. She always had a smile on her face and made you feel welcomed. Harry always talked about her so even before you met her it was like you always knew her. She was a special women and I know she will be missed by many. Joan I wish we had the time to be closer before you moved away. You and Harry were the perfect couple you will be missed. Love Cindy
RALPH WEINREICH
May 30, 2011
JOAN YOU ARE A GREAT WOMAN ,YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
RALPH WEINREICH
May 30, 2011
JOAN YOU ARE A GREAT WOMAN AND WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU DEARLY.
Gina Molendyk
May 30, 2011
Dear Karen and Family,
I just wish you all peace. Joan is no longer in pain and she is smiling down on you all. Please try to remember you will all see each other someday again, until then you have the greatest guardian angel looking over all your shoulders.
Mike Fluhr
May 29, 2011
One of my fondest memories as a teenager is shooting fireworks at the Nielsens. Joan calmly saying, "I smell something burning" as the trees in the yard were burning. She wanted to kill us, but couldn"t stop laughing at us trying to put out the fire. She was a wonderful person, she will be part of my life forever.
Fond Memories with Mom
Karen Nielsen
May 29, 2011
Mom, Thank you for being my teacher, my best friend, my mentor and most of all my mother. You will be forever etched in my memories and will never be forgotten. I miss you each and everyday and I love you. I am glad you are no longer in pain. I wish we had more time together. It is painful not having you here with me. You are in God's hands now and I know you are watching over us. My Guardian Angel. Kisses and Hugs tonight and every night. Until we meet again. Your loving daughter.
Kyle Murphy
May 29, 2011
Aunt Joan I am glad I got to see you a couple of weeks ago. I will always remember your laugh.
May 29, 2011
JOAN I KNEW YOUR DAUGHTER KAREN I THINK OF HER AS MY SISTER I LOVE HER VERY MUCH MAY YOU REST IN PEACE NOW GOODBYE
Toni Coughlin
May 29, 2011
Joannie was my friend. I missed her when she moved to Florida, I will miss her forever now. It was always my plan to visit her in her new home, now I will have to wait to see her on the other side. She was all that her obituary said and more. She was loyal, a good friend and she could be funny. We formed a group, Joannie, me and Marge Wands, the older ladies from Grand Union. We stuck together, we laughed together, we complained together. She was a good friend. Something rare and something wonderful. My heart goes out to her family, whom she loved with every fiber of her being. They were always first with her, taking care of them was her priority.
Toni Coughlin, Friend forever
Tracy Santiago-Huebsch
May 29, 2011
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and friend. Joan was my mother's good friend and whenever she came over, we always had a good laugh. she was always in a good mood whenever I saw her. I'm very sad that I did not get to see her when she came up to NJ recently .. I wasn't feeling well and I regret that...you just never know when it is someone's last day on earth.
My condolences,
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