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John Jack Richard Nielsen
February 13, 1918 — August 21, 2011
John "Jack" R. Nielsen, 93, of Twin Falls, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Twin Falls, Idaho at home. John was born February 13, 1918 in Malad City, Idaho. He was the second of four children. Parents were Edmond Nicholi Nielsen and Mary Myrtle Jones Nielsen, John graduated from High School in 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent the majority of his work life employed as a painter with the Stuart Bros. Painting and later Max Stuart Painting.
He married Nancy White and to this union a daughter, Jacquelyn was born. They were later divorced. John served in the Army during WWII.
On April 3, 1947 he married Helen H. Hall, the love of his life in Salt Lake City, They raised their two children, John Jr. and Geri in Twin Falls. In 1979 they moved to Desert Hot Springs, California and spent the next 20 years enjoying the desert and extensive travel with family and friends. There John also enjoyed the 72 trees he planted, mostly citrus and the delicious fruit they produced. He was always up for a friendly game of cards.
In 2000 he and Helen returned to Twin Falls and purchased a new home, but they still wintered in Palm Springs. John enjoyed the evenings he spent in his driveway visiting with close neighbors and always had a wave to all from the front window in the morning. His grandsons were a joy and big help to him. John lost his wife of 56 years in late 2003 and continued living at home in Twin Falls until his death. Some of John's constant companions in the later years were his beloved dogs, Chance, Smokey Rose, and Sammy. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie Lumley (Larry) of Colorado, Geri Petersen (Keith) of Twin Falls; grandsons, Jeremy (Aynsley) and Kaylan (Heather) of Twin Falls; two step-grandchildren, Lincoln Petersen and Malaine McMath, one sister Edythe Widmer of Kimberly and three sisters-in-law Marge Nielsen of California, Dorothy Brandon of California, and Lois Ambrose of Boise and many nieces and nephews. John would have been a great-grandfather in March of 2012.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, his son John Jr., his parents, and brothers Delmar and Edmond. The loving care and friendship he received from Pam, Donna, Josephine and Corrina of health care agencies will never be forgotten. Thank you to all his loving neighbors who looked after him and stopped by to visit and the mystery snow removal of his walks in the winter. His open door and welcoming smile will truly be missed by all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday August 29th at White Mortuary. Viewing for friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday August 28th at White Mortuary and 1 hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
When: Sunday, August 28th, 2011
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When: Monday, August 29th, 2011
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He married Nancy White and to this union a daughter, Jacquelyn was born. They were later divorced. John served in the Army during WWII.
On April 3, 1947 he married Helen H. Hall, the love of his life in Salt Lake City, They raised their two children, John Jr. and Geri in Twin Falls. In 1979 they moved to Desert Hot Springs, California and spent the next 20 years enjoying the desert and extensive travel with family and friends. There John also enjoyed the 72 trees he planted, mostly citrus and the delicious fruit they produced. He was always up for a friendly game of cards.
In 2000 he and Helen returned to Twin Falls and purchased a new home, but they still wintered in Palm Springs. John enjoyed the evenings he spent in his driveway visiting with close neighbors and always had a wave to all from the front window in the morning. His grandsons were a joy and big help to him. John lost his wife of 56 years in late 2003 and continued living at home in Twin Falls until his death. Some of John's constant companions in the later years were his beloved dogs, Chance, Smokey Rose, and Sammy. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie Lumley (Larry) of Colorado, Geri Petersen (Keith) of Twin Falls; grandsons, Jeremy (Aynsley) and Kaylan (Heather) of Twin Falls; two step-grandchildren, Lincoln Petersen and Malaine McMath, one sister Edythe Widmer of Kimberly and three sisters-in-law Marge Nielsen of California, Dorothy Brandon of California, and Lois Ambrose of Boise and many nieces and nephews. John would have been a great-grandfather in March of 2012.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, his son John Jr., his parents, and brothers Delmar and Edmond. The loving care and friendship he received from Pam, Donna, Josephine and Corrina of health care agencies will never be forgotten. Thank you to all his loving neighbors who looked after him and stopped by to visit and the mystery snow removal of his walks in the winter. His open door and welcoming smile will truly be missed by all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday August 29th at White Mortuary. Viewing for friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday August 28th at White Mortuary and 1 hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
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