1920 ~ 2003
Douglas Wayne Nielson passed away at his home in West Valley City, Utah, May 23, 2003 due to Myclodysplatic Syndrome.
He was born April 10, 1920 in Fountain Green, UT to Ernest J. and Minerva Robertson Nielson. His mother passed away when he was 5 years old, so he lived with his Aunt Thora Robertson and family. He married Uleda Hovinghoff, and they had four children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Doug retired from KCC Smelter as an electrician. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he held various positions.
Doug is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Uleda; sons, Craig, Brad Nielson; daughter, Jolene (Larry) Winn; grandchildren, Stacy, Camron Winn, Jessica, Lance (Lisa) Nielson, Zachary, Joshua Nielson; great-grandchild, Mason Nielson; and sister, Grace Mehr, Tremonton. Preceded in death by parents; son, Brent; granddaughter, Clancy Winn; sisters, Vadenna, Dora, Madge; and brothers, Forrest (Tex), Roger Nielson.
Services, Wed. May 28, 2003, noon, Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 W. 4100 S. Family will receive friends at a viewing Tues. 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.