February 22, 1938 – March 7, 2020 – (age 82)
Del Mac Nielsen 82 of Hyrum, Utah passed away March 7, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. He was born February 22, 1938 in Hyrum, Utah to Carl B. and Hilda Leishman Nielsen. Del married Nancy Ann Hoppie February 14, 1963 in the Logan, Utah Temple.
Del worked for the telephone company for 37 years. He served in the Army and continued his patriotic service with the American Legion. He dedicated his life to service through the Hyrum Jaycee’s, Telephone Pioneers, Military Honors, and was on the Board of the Hyrum City Senior Center.
He served a 2 1/2 year mission to Sweden for The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and throughout his life he had various callings within the church including a 7 year mission with his wife Nancy at the Humanitarian Center in Hyrum.
Del is survived by his wife, and children Georgia of Perry, Utah and Robert (Ruby) of Hyrum, Utah, 4 grandsons; Jake (Kassie) Nielsen, Jordon (Amber) Tucker, Joshua (Shaniah) Tucker, and Kade Nielsen, 3 greats; Hudson, McCoy, and Cooper with 2 making their appearance soon. Del was so excited to meet them he couldn’t wait!!
Del is also survived by 4 siblings Betty Loosle, Donna Pearce, Devon (Judi) Nielsen, and Danny (Mary Jean) Nielsen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Clark Nielsen.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Monty and Letty from Primrose Hospice for the excellent care that they provided.
A Viewing will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the LDS church located at 125 North 400 West in Hyrum, Utah. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 14, 2020 with a viewing from 10:30 – 11:30am at the same location. Interment will be in the Hyrum Cemetery.
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