Obituary: Gordon R. Nielson

Gordon R. Nielson 07/14/15 ~ 08/02/05 Gordon R Nielson, 90, passed away August 2, 2005 in Oak City. Born July 14, 1915 in Oak City to Edgar and Twiss Roper Nielson. Married Clarice Finlinson Nielson, Sept. 17, 1941 in Manti Temple. Graduated Delta High and drove the school bus when he was a senior. Attended college at BAC in Cedar City. Worked on Railroad as section hand clerk until 1951, then farmed in Fool Creek and McCornick until 1962. Worked for Sunset Chevrolet as a salesman, then for Lee Grunning as a mechanic. Then for Dutson's and Reed Turner as a mechanic and again for Dutson's, after he retired. Worked in St. George Temple for two years. Bishop's counselor, ward clerk, Sunday School secretary, High priest's assistant, home teacher, Stake missionary leader in Panaca, NV, dance director for MIA, and young men's president. Survived by wife of 65 years, Clarice; sons, Crandall (Guin) Nielson, Oak City; Michael Scott (Tina) Nielson, Delta; daughters, Sidney Sue (Grant) Bagley, Enoch; Vivian (Gene) Snow, Oak City; Jill (Lew) Alldredge, Oak City; Julie (Thayne) Lee, Oak City; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Teddy Lars (Jonelle) Nielson, Delta; Deelynn Nielson, West Valley; sisters, Leila Lovell, Delta; Cleo Holt, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by siblings, Ivan R (Ina) Nielson; Lorna (Burton) Lovell. Funeral, Tues., August 9, 2005 in Oak City Ward at 11 am. Friends call at Nickle Mortuary, Mon. 7-8 p.m. and at church Tues. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial, Oak City Cemetery.