Jerry Dean Nielsen

Former Hyrum resident, Jerry D. Nielsen, 81, died peacefully in Greer, S.C., on Aug. 8. Jerry was born in Hyrum, Utah, on June 12, 1931, to Edgar and Delorma Nielsen.

Jerry was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an honorable full-time mission in the Ontario Canada Mission. Jerry also held many church callings throughout his life and served faithfully in each. He was well known for his skill in fast-pitch softball and his warm personality.

He enjoyed hunting, gardening, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jerry was an avid sports fan and could always be found in front of the TV with any sporting event.

He retired from French's Corp. and owned Nielsen Janitorial Service.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Carol Bradshaw Nielsen; wife Carolyn Wright Nielsen; sisters Arlene Nielsen Larson, Venice Nielsen Varr, Maxine Nielsen Larson and Jean Nielsen Read; and brothers Grant Nielsen, Clark Nielsen and Lee Nielsen. Jerry is survived by his daughters Paula Nielsen, Jerilee Nielsen Spence (John) and Cara Fish; sons Todd Nielsen (Kim), Robert Nielsen, Michael Nielsen and Jared Nielsen; brothers Don Nielsen and Paul Nielsen; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, followed by funeral services at the Maricopa Stake Center, 611 N. Stewart in Mesa, Ariz. Burial will be in the Mesa Cemetery following funeral services.

Published in Logan Herald Journal from August 17 to August 31, 2012

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