Shawn Martin Nelson Obituary (1983 - 2012)

Shawn M. Nelson Shawn Martin Nelson was joyfully welcomed into the home of Ken and Jodie Nelson on December 5, 1983. He returned to his Heavenly Father's care on December 14, 2012. Shawn loved life, learning and his family. He is an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His life was enriched by his music. He played the piano and guitar. You could always find him with a smile on his face and a book in his hand. He married Katie Mifflin and they have two beautiful boys, Hayden Shawn (7) and Cameron Arie (4). Although divorced, they remained friends and the welfare of the boys is their focus. His appetite for adventure, willingness to give, and love for his country led him to join the U.S. Army. He is a combat veteran with service in Afghanistan. His most recent assignment was with the 19th Special Forces Group in the Utah National Guard. He relished his airborne career as a paratrooper. Shawn will be greatly missed by his parents; grandparents, Rulon & Nedra Nelson and Darrol & Glenda Jarvis; four sisters, Stephanie (Caleb) Jacobson, Angela (Tosh) Bennett, Kristen, Jamie, and brother Jason. Also, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, a nephew, a niece, and many friends who love him immensely. We will honor his life and service to our country on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brigham City LDS 3rd Ward Chapel, 203 N. 200 W., Brigham City. Visitation Thursday 6-8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, and on Friday 10-10:40 a.m. at the Church. Interment at Brigham City Cemetery with military honors. Compassionate service provided by the BC 3rd Ward R.S. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 20, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 3rd Ward Chapel 203 West 200 North Brigham City, UT 84302 December 21, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 21, 2012