Neilson_Nedra_3 September, 1917
Nedra Evelyn Knudsen Neilson passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 due to incidents of old age. We held her hands as she passed from this life into paradise to be with her eternal sweetheart who we know came for her when she was ready.
She was born September 3, 1017 to goodly parents, John Wells Knudsen and Flossie Conley Knudsen in Portage, Box Elder Co., Utah.
She married her sweetheart, David Rex Neilson, in Long Beach, CA on Friday, August 13, 1946. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake temple.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Ken and Jack, sister Dora, and is survived by her sister, Joan Gibbs (John) and 27 nieces and nephews.
She was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in all of the auxilliaries and especially enjoyed the calling as Relief Society President and Stake MIA President. She loved the youth and enjoyed being with them in her home.
She served with her sweetheart, David, in the Sydney, Australia temple 1989 to 1991. She and David served in the Salt Lake temple for 25 years where she loved both the sisters she served and with whom she served.
She became known as the candy lady for her delicious homemade candy and the generous contributions to those who visited her home. She also enjoyed her service in the Soroptimist Club of Bountiful.
She was employed by Safeway for 28 years, working in their corporate office in Salt Lake City. She worked hard and sacrificed to put her husband through college at the University of Utah.
Nedra touched many lives and her generosity and charity has blessed the lives of thousands of people. She always showed compassion to those less fortunate than her and never missed a chance to bless another’s life.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11 PM at the Bountiful Heights Stake Center, 33 South Moss Hill Drive (1500 East). Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Friday morning from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North “N” Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.