Venice Kennedy Nielsen Obituary (1932 - 2016)

Venice Kennedy Nielsen Our darling mother & grandmother, Venice Kennedy Nielsen, passed peacefully in the compassionate care of Mountain Ridge on May 21, 2016, in Ogden, Utah, at the age of 83. On November 5, 1932, sweet little Venice began life in Marriott, Utah, to proud parents Enoch & Lavina Ora Butler Kennedy. Venice was married to Lowell P. Smith for 24 happy years. She also was married to Clark Nielsen. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Venice is survived by her loving daughter & son, Teresa Smith (William R.) Buchanan & Warren Lowell (Terry) Smith; step children, Bill (Penny) Nielsen, Sharon (Kent) Webb; 21 adoring grandchildren & many heart-warming great grandchildren. Venice is preceded by her two dear sisters, Darlene Hansen & June Radle, mother & father, Lavina & Enoch Kennedy, & her beloved step-father Bill Coop. Venice joins her dear, charming husband & soul-mate Clark Lee Nielsen, preceding her in 1996; and stepson, Bob Nielsen. Her frisky lil' poodle Cleo welcomes her to Heaven with many soft kisses. Venice blesses us with her love of flowers, handcrafts, birdwatching, baking, church callings, shopping & travel. She also loved fishing and camping at her property. We hope this earthly farewell pleases Venice & she clips it for her Celestial friends. We love you Venice. "Yup, yup, yup!" Our gratitude goes to the compassionate service of Hospice for Utah. A viewing is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Ogden Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd, with a graveside service on Thursday, May 26th at 2 p.m. at Ben Lomond Cemetery, 526 E. 2850 N., North Ogden. Friends and family are welcome to attend and celebrate Venice's life. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 24, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Graveside serviceBen Lomond Cemetery 526 E 2850 N Ogden, UT 84414 May 26, 2016 2:00 PM CemeteryBen Lomond Cemetery 526 East 2850 No North Ogden, UT 84414 May 26, 2016