Joyce Lavon Nielsen Obituary (1936 - 2009)

Joyce LaVon Evans Nielsen (Hone) BRIGHAM CITY - Joyce LaVon Evans Nielsen, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009. She was born the 22nd of May in the year 1936 to George William and Anise Maude Kinder Evans in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Jack Lawrence Nielsen, also of Salt Lake, on April 6, 1955, and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Latter-day Saint Temple on September 25, 1968. Together, they were the proud parents of five children: Pamela, Douglas, Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Gregory. Joyce devoted her life to raising her children, watched with joy as they married and had children of their own, took an active part in her Church, and actively sought out those in need in an effort to provide for their comfort and welfare. As joy was part of her name, she made it her mission to share that joy with her community, always living her life with compassion. All who know her well would say this of her: Joyce shared love unconditionally and with a selflessness that is rare. Her hugs will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, many friends, and her eternal companion. Finding strength in her faith, family, and friends she courageously built her life anew. It was then that Heaven granted her a new gift: Glayde Hone, whom she later married, and who has showered her with love, kindness, companionship, and so much more. She is survived by Glayde; her five children: Pam (John) Dukes, Doug (Kathy) Nielsen, Jeff (Doreen) Nielsen, Jeni (John) Alvey, Greg (Tiffany) Nielsen; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one on the way. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brigham City North Stake Center, 620 N. 300 E., Brigham City. Friends may call on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, and on Monday from 1:00 to 1:40 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 22, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City North Stake Center 620 North 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 23, 2009 2:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 3rd East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 23, 2009 3:00 PM