In loving memory of our Daddy, Marc Ray Neilson, who died on Tuesday, July 14, 1998 of a long courageous battle with cancer.
Marc was born in Monrovia, California on April 13, 1966 and brought to Utah two days later by his parents, the late Eddie Ray Neilson and Patsy Mecham Neilson. He survived his first battle with cancer after being diagnosed at 6 weeks old with neuro-blastoma of the liver and spleen. He was reared in West Valley and attended Granger High. He was captain of the Granger swimming and water polo teams. He served a mission for the LDS Church to Ventura, California. He later married Carol Schaelling in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 22, 1986. They have three sons, Marques Skot (9), Gentry Paul (6) and Jakob Quin (2)
Marc grduated from Weber State University with two Bachelor's degrees - one in finance, the other in information systems technology. He was employed by Shared Medical Systems in Salt Lake City.
Marc was diagnosed with stomach and esophageal cancer at the age of 30. He survived for 21 more months before returning to the warmth and comfort of Heavenly Father finally to be free of pain. Marc was a loving man who was kind to everyone. He taught us all about enduring to the end and working through adversity. He was a great influence on all who knew him.
He loved his family and church and hoped he could do more before he left this life. He loved fly fishing, cooking, video games and computers, and was always optimistic. "Well done thou good and faithful servant."
Marc and his family wish to express their heart felt thanks to the following; the many doctors and nurses who aided in saving his life many times and making his quality of life very important; his professor, Thomas Van Dyke; and James Cook from Community Nursing Service.
Marc is survived by his wife; sons; mother; brother, Michael Todd (Kristin) Neilson; grandparents, Everett and Mildred Neilson, Rulon (Alene) Mecham; many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 21, 11 a.m. at Leavitt's Chapel of Flowers Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends may call at the mortuary Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment, Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Weber State University, Marc Neilson Fund, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, Utah 84408-4018. Make checks payable to Weber State University.
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