Dorene Mae Nielsen Obituary (1930 - 2016)

Dorene Mae Nelson Nielsen Dorene Mae Nelson Nielsen, 86, passed away on October 29, 2016. She was born September 7, 1930 in Montpelier, ID to Etta Mae (Keetch) and Vernon W. Nelson. She married Kenneth L. Nielsen on Sept. 30, 1947 in the Logan LDS Temple; they were married for 51 years prior to his passing. Dorene and Kenneth were dance directors for many years and enjoyed dancing together. Dorene retired from the US Postal Service after 25 years as a rural carrier, she also held several union leadership positions. Dorene was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings. She enjoyed crocheting, woodworking, gardening, crafts, cooking and handiwork. She is survived by her children, Scott (Randee) Nielsen, Kim "Bo" (Carla) Nielsen, Cindi Nielsen, Michelle (Arnold) Tait, Chad (Michelle) Nielsen, Troy (Brandi) Nielsen; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great- grandchildren who will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband; her son Kerry (Mary) Nielsen; two brothers and one sister, Ray LaGrande, Forrest and Arlene Sears. The family wishes to thank all those who loved and cared for and supported our mother. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Warren Ward, 856 No. 5900 West. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment at the Warren/West Warren Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 November 4, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceWest Warren Ward 856 N 5900 W Warren, UT November 5, 2016 11:00 AM CemeteryWest Warren Cemetery 700 North 6700 West Ogden, UT 84404 November 5, 2016