Our Condolences to the Nielson Family-Ward Member & Wayland Barker's Grandfather Passes away

Loring R. "Bud" Nielson 1928 ~ 2011 Loring R. Nielson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away peacefully July 12, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah due to complications of Alzheimer's disease.He was born to Loring and Katherine Nielson, on September 15, 1928 in Richfield, Utah. Married LaDawn Ridd on October 6, 1946 and lived in Richfield, Utah until 1954, then moved to the Salt Lake Valley and owned a tire store business for several years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren, horses, building boats, golfing, traveling, camping and mostly being with family. Survived by son Michael (Karren) Nielson, daughter Lori (Stephen) Jeffers, son Terry (Melissa) Nielson, sisters Dorothy Priest, and Laverna (Bill) Dennison also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grand-children and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife LaDawn, son Randy, grandson T.J. Nielson, and two sisters Florence Thornton and Lucille Slade. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association s. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the mortuary as well as one hour prior to services. Interment will follow services at the Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.