Alan Nielsen

Obituary for
Alan Ray Nielsen

Alan R. Nielsen, loving son, brother, husband, dad and grandpa, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on December 30, 2017.

Alan was born to Gessel and Bena Nielsen on July 17, 1945. He spent all of his youth in Logan, Utah where he attended Logan schools and graduated from Logan High School. He attended Utah State University and LDS Business College. He met his wife Meriam at the Cache County Fair when he was 16 years old. They were married in the Logan Temple on January 20th 1967. Together they had 4 children whom he loved dearly. He has 14 grandkids who were the light of his life.

Alan joined the Air Force Reserve in 1966 and served his country faithfully for 29 years. He was proud to serve his country for so long. He also had many great friends and memories of his time with the Air Force.

Alan was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he held many different callings. He loved to serve others. He was always out doing something for others; shoveling someone’s walks or taking out the elderly neighbors garbage.

Alan loved working in the yard. He loved his flowers. He received Orem City Beautification award and was proud of that accomplishment.

Alan’s life was never easy. He suffered many different afflictions. Many who knew him didn’t know of his sufferings. He never complained and just kept pressing on. He had such strength and faith. Even as his life came to an end he suffered greatly. His family is so thankful he has finally found some peace and freedom.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis. He is survived by his loving wife, Meriam. His four children. Wade (Kate) Nielsen and their children Elisabeth and Malcolm Luke. Kimberly (Spencer) Nielsen and their children Kayden, Brandon, Brycen and Kamri. Michelle (John) Aznar and their children Joseph, Mahlia, Jackson and Cooper. Taralyn (Jeff) Wakefield and her children Maddie, Cameron, Mylee and Sam. His brothers Arthur and Greg and his sister Susan. He also has many nieces and nephews whom he loved.

Alan was an amazing person. He is very loved and will be greatly missed. His family would like to thank all the people who loved and tenderly cared for him these past few months from hospice. We love you dad.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, January 5th at the Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 N. University Avenue in Provo, Utah. Visitation will be Thursday, January 4th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the same location. There will also be a visitation prior to the funeral services from 11:00-11:45 am. www.NelsonMortuary.com