Gerald E Nielson

Jerry was born in Nephi, Utah. He was the oldest child of Glen and Eudora Nielson. He married the love of his life, Leila Ruth Allred, on October 22, 1954 in the Manti Temple. They were happily married for 63 years. After serving as an officer in the Navy for two years, he began his civilian career as a carpenter. He worked his way through the University of Utah and law school at the U. as a carpenter and did the carpentry work on the family home that he lived in for 55 years. He later worked for the County Attorney’s office and in private practice as a real estate lawyer.

An avid fly fisherman and hunter, he was an active member of the Stone Fly Society and the Kiwanis club. He particularly enjoyed ringing bells at Christmas time with the Kiwanians. He enjoyed golf and tennis.

Jerry was an honest, direct man of great integrity. He was a thoughtful non-conformist who relished any opportunity to represent the underdog. He had many life-long, loyal friends who enjoyed his sense of humor and engaging personality. A devoted family man, he loved having his family around him.

He served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church. He particularly enjoyed teaching. He served in a branch presidency at Millcreek Care Center for four years. He studied Church topics with a cherished group of friends, the Study Group, for 45 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, and two sisters. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Ross, brother, Jay Nielson, wife, Leila Nielson; three children, Camille Tarics, Eric (Camile) Nielson, and Gretchen (Paul) Siebach; eleven grandchildren, Clayton, Allison, and Jacquelyn; Stephanie Lauritzen, Laura (Sean) Newbold, Grace (Daniel) Clyde, Grant and Clark Nielson; Kirsten, Jeffrey and Chloe Siebach; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at noon on December 27, 2017 at Valley View Tenth Ward, 2000 East 3900 South. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday evening, and from 10:30 – 11:30 am before the funeral. Burial will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.