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Russell Douglas Nielson

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Russell Douglas Nielson obituary, 1975-2019, Washington, UT

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Russell Nielson Obituary

Russell Douglas Nielson

Washington - Russell Douglas Nielson, 43, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born August 11, 1975 in Murray, Utah to Douglas Boyd and Julia Davis Nielson, and was raised in Bloomington, Utah. He married Joanna Leary Nielson on June 7, 1997 in the Saint George Temple.

Russell was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Pine View High School in 1993. He was recognized for his scholastic excellence and his athletic ability. His senior year, he received the Athlete of the Year Award for excelling in baseball, football, and basketball. Russell served a mission in Manchester, England. He loved his mission and touched so many lives and had a great influence on so many. He met the love of his life and future wife, Joanna, who was also serving in the same mission. Russell continued on to the University of Utah and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.

Russell went on to work in the family business, where he was the President and CEO of St. George Truss Company. He enjoyed working with a great office staff and those who worked in the yard. He loved his work.

Russell and Joanna were blessed with seven beautiful children. He was so proud of them and would rave about them to everyone he met. He so cherished his time with his family. He was the best dad in the entire world and his children were his best friends and he was theirs. One of his many special gifts was to make his family and friends laugh. He wanted everyone around him to be happy and was always finding ways to help those in need. He was always kind and was extremely unselfish. We cannot begin to count all of the good deeds Russell has done for others throughout his life. There is not a more compassionate, loving, thoughtful and kind son, husband, father and brother than our Russell.

Russell absolutely loved coaching his KAOS Softball team and loved all of the girls, especially two of his daughters that played, Britain and Kiara. He cherished all the memories he made with his softball studs and the many notes he received from them. Softball was his passion. He was always so supportive and positive to his team. Russell was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan and raised his kids to be too. Russ, Britain, and Kiara had recently attended the Cubs winning the World Series in 2016, and they loved every second of it.

Russell is preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Boyd and Thelma Nielson, Rulon and Elizabeth Davis, and his brother, Brian Boyd Nielson. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Joanna Nielson, his beloved kids: Britain, Kiara, McKenna, Brookelyn, Braxton, Rigdon and Jaeger; his adoring parents, Douglas and Julia Nielson, his loving sisters: Lindsay Nielson, Heather (Max) Smith, Tamara (Todd) Jones and Michelle Nielson.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Northbridge Ward, 1080 West Arlington Street, Washington, Utah, Visitations will be held Friday, January 25th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah, and prior to service, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be, Monday, January 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Holladay Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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Published by Spectrum & Daily News from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2019.

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Meize

January 18, 2023

Remembering Russ with so much love and happy memories.
Meize and Foster Kids.

Greg Winakur

July 25, 2019

I just now learned of this awful news. My sincerest condolences and prayers for Russ's family. I was a vendor of his and I consider it an honor to have known him.

Alex G

January 29, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)

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Becky Peterson

January 24, 2019

So sad to learn of Russ's passing. I remember him always acting like a gentleman in our Bloomington home when he was in High School. Our sincere condolences to the family. Our love, Steve and Becky Peterson

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Daniel Van Horn

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Stephanie Beard (Burgess)

January 24, 2019

So sad to hear of Russ' passing. He was a great guy in high school, and just always so kind to everyone and always smiling. Prayers to his family during this difficult time.

A.J. Rich

January 24, 2019

Sad news. I remember playing many sports with Russ growing upespecially on the varsity baseball team at Pine View High as we were both outfielders. I looked up to him as I was a year behind in school. He was always a great teammate and example with an upbeat demeanor and a great talent for the game. Wishing his closest family the best of memories and comfort during this difficult time.

A s

January 24, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. MAY the God of all consolation give you comfort hope and peace during this time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11,12

Mary Henderson

January 24, 2019

We are heart broken that Russ has passed on. It is so hard to believe he is gone and we are still reeling from learning of his passing.
We were friends and neighbors with the Nielson's for many years in Bloomington.
Our children grew up together; Russ and our Clint were best buddies for a good share of their childhood.

We express our deepest sorrow to your family at this time.

We will always love each of you and treasure our continuing friendship.

Love and prayers from The Fosters,
Meize, Chrissy, Susan, Joy and Clint

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