Norman Emil Nielson, 96, passed away peacefully May 28, 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born April 16, 1902, in Salt Lake the only child Peter L. Nielsen and Karen Elizabeth Holt that was born in the United States. His parents and three brothers and two sisters were all born in Norway and came to SLC to join the LDS Church. He married Melva Snow Haslam on May 31, 1922 in Salt Lake City. He outlived his wife; two sons, N. Gayle and Lowell D.; several nieces and nephews and many friends.He was an avid fan of sports, especially the U of U basketball and football teams, and, of course, the Jazz. He retired at age 65 from Eastman Kodak and when asked how he liked retirement, he would answer "I don't know how I found time to work." He was always "on call" for his children and grandchildren. He loved to bowl, golf and play horseshoes. He also loved to go to the duck blind in Bountiful and looked forward to pheasant hunting every year. Proud honorary member of the American Legion Post #71.
Survived by daughter, Beverly (James) Batey; two daughters-in-law, Elaine and June; grandchildren, Chris (Louis) Sullivan, Carey (Colleen) Denning, Nancy (Carlos) Bernal, Paige (John) Peterson, Dev (Vicky) Nielson, Todd (Robilyn) Nielson, Leslie Wretburg, Trent Nielson; seven step-grandchildren, Val (Steve) Brown, Jeff (Jody) Graham, DeAnne (Greg) Thygesen, Janice Batey, Randy Batey, Susan (Glenn) Byers, Tom (Kim) Batey; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; six step great-great-grandchildren.
We will always remember him for his optimistic attitude and the joy he shared with everyone.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 2, 1998 at 12 noon at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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