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In Memory

Rea Nielsen

Rea Nielsen

REA NIELSEN OBITUARY

Rea Leslie Nielsen obituary, Taylorsville, UT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rea L. Nielsen, our beloved husband, brother, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 26, 2022. His battle with serious medical issues throughout his life, especially these past few years, showed his never-ending courage as he faced life head-on and without hesitation. Rea overcame countless odds against him, and he fought bravely to the very end.
Rea's life can be defined as one of many passions. He loved to travel with his wife of fifty-three years. They would often load up a truck and take weekend drives to explore the beautiful scenery of Utah. Rea loved to spend family time at Disneyland and delighted in putting his toes in the sand of the beaches of Oceanside, California. He was an avid golfer, loved to ski and flyfish, he loved to coach soccer, and he loved to get his heart broken by his Utah Utes football. Above all else, Rea was passionate about his family. He adored his wife and two kids and cherished every minute that he got to spend with his four grandchildren.
In his professional life, Rea lived as an example of hard work and dedication. He maximized every day and became an example of diligence and purpose for hundreds of people he worked with through the decades.
Rea is survived by his wife, Annette "Annie" Nielsen (married July 19, 1969); son Schon Nielsen (Tonia Nielsen); daughter Amy Maurer (Randy Maurer); and sister Charlene Taul. Rea is also survived by his grandsons, Brandon Nielsen, Jordan Nielsen, Max Maurer and Alex Maurer. He loved to spend time with many cousins, nieces and nephews, along with sisters-in-law, Margo Gardner and Denise Perkins, and brother-in-law Don Brown.
In lieu of funeral services, the family will hold a Celebration of Life, date and location to be determined.

 
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07/21/22 05:02 PM #1    

Royal I. Hansen

Sorry to lose Rea Nielsen. He was a genuinely good guy. We are better for having known him. Our condolences and best wishes to Annie and his family. Royal Hansen


07/22/22 03:14 PM #2    

Michael A. Grobstein

Sorry to hear of Rea's passing. I considered him a good friend through my East years.My condolences to his family. Mike Grobstein 


07/23/22 04:26 PM #3    

Jesse Fox

I am so sorry that Rea has passed. He was a good friend back as far as Jr. High. I am not sure that I met anyone who was more genuine and friendly and kind.  He was so easy to like. I will miss him. Annette, you were such a great companion for him. Ginny and I send you our very best wishes for sweet memories and much comfort. Even though I haven't seen him in years, my heart feels a loss just knowing he isn't here. God bless  and be with his family.     Jesse

 

 


07/24/22 01:27 PM #4    

Mary Mathews (Stewart)

 

 

I am so sorry to hear of Rea's passing. He was such a good man. The last time I spoke to him was at our 50th reunion. Such a happy man! Annette, you and your family were so blessed to have him in your life! I will always have sweet and fun thoughts of him and you!

 

 


 

 


07/28/22 12:25 PM #5    

Bob Franz

I just heard about Rea's passing.  Rea was such a great friend going back to junior high.  I think I was the only person Rea let me call him R E A.  I am so happy he had Annette as a beloved wife and friend.  He has been in bad health since a kid and yet he carried on with a big smile and a happy disposition.  He was fun to be with and he will be missed  May God bless Annette and his family.  Thank you Rea for the memories.

Bob Franz

 


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