Conrad Taft Nelson Obituary (1932 - 2015)

Conrad Taft Nelson March 8, 1932 - September 18, 2015 Conrad Nelson, 83, passed away September 18, 2015. He was born in Salt Lake City to Vigo and Grace Nelson. He was the oldest of two sisters, Marilyn Nelson, Kathy Nelson and one brother, Bill Nelson (deceased). After graduation from East High, he joined the U.S. Navy and served four years. Following his military service he attended the University of Utah majoring in Art. On June 29, 1959, dad married our Mom, Jone Irene Mitchell, along with her three young children; Jeff Nelson, Salt Lake City, Jackie (Ralph) Kunz, Ogden and Kathy Griffin, Wellsville, Utah. What a wonderful family we've had. After working at Thiokol for 18 years as an Industrial Art Supervisor he started his new adventure and opened the Art Pump Studio. He created many paintings selling them throughout the Western United States. He was so proud taking Sunny, their puppy, to Wangsgards so he could show off Sunny's long eye lashes, while sitting on the bench. Easter was the big family Holiday at the house. Dad planned way ahead where he was going to hide the $10.00 egg. Having their eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren running around hunting for the camouflaged egg made him so happy. He was a big U of U fan and a fan of Da Bears. Whenever a football game was on, we knew he and Mom were sitting in front of the TV. (Hope there's Football in Heaven.) Dad, we want you to know Mom couldn't have married a better man to be our Dad. Thank you, we are so proud of you and LOVE you so much! Con donated his body to the University of Utah. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd where Military Honors will be accorded. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 10:30 - 11 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 26, 2015 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 September 26, 2015 11:00 AM