Iris May Neilson

was born May 25, 1927, to Lyman Phelps and Violet Rasmussen Clark in Parowan,

Utah. She graduated from Parowan High School in 1945. Married Cline Alvin Neilson

January 14, 1946 and were later sealed in the St. George Temple, July 7, 1954.

Cline and Iris came to the Las Vegas valley in 1946 and bought a home in Henderson where

they lived for the next 50+ years. Iris was a stay-at-home mom until she went to work

as a dental assistant at a dental clinic in Henderson. After retiring, she and Cline

built a home in the Silverado Ranch area of the valley.

Iris was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings throughout her life and enjoyed working with her husband in the Las Vegas Temple. Her sweet spirit touched the lives of all those who knew her and she will truly be missed.Her soft voice and tender hugs will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Violet, five brothers: Sheldon, Lloyd, Doyle, Dell,

Gene, a sister: Beverly El Rea Curtis...and her loving husband Cline.

She is survived by her son Clark Neilson (Christine) of Las Vegas; 4 grandchildren; Caleb Neilson,

Heather Lemmon (David); Kimberly Bishop (Bryan); Andrea Mott (Joey) and 9 great-

grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery - 6701 N.

Jones Blvd., LV NV 89131, on Friday, July 19, 2019, from 5 to 8 pm. There will also be

a viewing from 9 to 10:30 am prior to the Funeral Services on Saturday, July 20, 2019,

at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Tule Springs Stake Center - 6051

Dorrell Lane, LV NV 89131. Funeral Services from 11 to 12. Graveside at 12:30 pm