Norman Dale Nelson
1930 - 2019
Early Life: Norman was born December 6, 1930, in Safford, Arizona, to Aaron Williams Nelson and Deseret "Dessie" Morris Nelson. Norman attended North High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On July 27, 1953, he married Laura Lou Hamblin in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended Brigham Young University and Arizona State University. In 1951, he served a mission for the Church in the New England States and served his country during the Korean War. Norman served as bishop in the 15th Ward Phoenix East Stake. He also served as Scoutmaster, and taught early morning seminary. He was a great example of a disciple of the Lord. He was dedicated to his wife and children. He will be greatly missed by all. Norman Dale Nelson peacefully passed away November 18, 2019. He was 88.
Survived By: His four children: Kenneth (Jana) Nelson, Michael (Linda) Nelson, Becky (Nick) Galloway, Heidi (Brad) Higginson; grandchildren: Sarah (David) Bybee, Jacob (Cara) Nelson, Billy Nelson, Michelle (Rend) Peterson, Geoffrey Nelson, Beth (Cody) Dickson, Cami (Nathan) Thomas, Rachel (Chace) Norton, Leah Galloway Tyler (Chantel) Galloway, Madilyn (Curtis) Hindes, Max (Liz) Nelson, Tanner (Karen) Galloway, Ethan (Alexis) Higginson, Megan Nelson, Jayce Nelson, Sophia Higginson, Noah Higginson, Lydia Jane Higginson; and great-grandchildren: Luke Nelson, Grant Nelson, Bonnie Nelson, Jana Nelson, Mylie Peterson, Kenneth Peterson, Brigham Peterson, Coy Norton, Caiden Norton, Calder Norton, Jane Thomas, Lily Thomas, Mckay Thomas, Ellie Dickson, Olive Dickson, Violet Dickson, Ford Dickson, Adrian Nelson, Nolan Nelson, Bowman Bybee, Avilyn Bybee, Boone Galloway, Adilynn Hindes, Owen Hindes.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Laura Lou; son, Norman Scott; daughter, Nancy Lou; his parents; brother, Garth Nelson; and great-grandson, Bentley Peterson.
Arrangements: Obituary: © 2019 | Premier Funeral Services
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 3050 Mojave Lane | Provo, Utah
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1930 - 2019
Early Life: Norman was born December 6, 1930, in Safford, Arizona, to Aaron Williams Nelson and Deseret "Dessie" Morris Nelson. Norman attended North High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On July 27, 1953, he married Laura Lou Hamblin in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended Brigham Young University and Arizona State University. In 1951, he served a mission for the Church in the New England States and served his country during the Korean War. Norman served as bishop in the 15th Ward Phoenix East Stake. He also served as Scoutmaster, and taught early morning seminary. He was a great example of a disciple of the Lord. He was dedicated to his wife and children. He will be greatly missed by all. Norman Dale Nelson peacefully passed away November 18, 2019. He was 88.
Survived By: His four children: Kenneth (Jana) Nelson, Michael (Linda) Nelson, Becky (Nick) Galloway, Heidi (Brad) Higginson; grandchildren: Sarah (David) Bybee, Jacob (Cara) Nelson, Billy Nelson, Michelle (Rend) Peterson, Geoffrey Nelson, Beth (Cody) Dickson, Cami (Nathan) Thomas, Rachel (Chace) Norton, Leah Galloway Tyler (Chantel) Galloway, Madilyn (Curtis) Hindes, Max (Liz) Nelson, Tanner (Karen) Galloway, Ethan (Alexis) Higginson, Megan Nelson, Jayce Nelson, Sophia Higginson, Noah Higginson, Lydia Jane Higginson; and great-grandchildren: Luke Nelson, Grant Nelson, Bonnie Nelson, Jana Nelson, Mylie Peterson, Kenneth Peterson, Brigham Peterson, Coy Norton, Caiden Norton, Calder Norton, Jane Thomas, Lily Thomas, Mckay Thomas, Ellie Dickson, Olive Dickson, Violet Dickson, Ford Dickson, Adrian Nelson, Nolan Nelson, Bowman Bybee, Avilyn Bybee, Boone Galloway, Adilynn Hindes, Owen Hindes.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Laura Lou; son, Norman Scott; daughter, Nancy Lou; his parents; brother, Garth Nelson; and great-grandson, Bentley Peterson.
Arrangements: Obituary: © 2019 | Premier Funeral Services
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 3050 Mojave Lane | Provo, Utah
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Norman Dale Nelson
1930 - 2019
Early Life: Norman was born December 6, 1930, in Safford, Arizona, to Aaron Williams Nelson and Deseret "Dessie" Morris Nelson. Norman attended North High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On July 27, 1953, he married Laura Lou Hamblin in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended Brigham Young University and Arizona State University. In 1951, he served a mission for the Church in the New England States and served his country during the Korean War. Norman served as bishop in the 15th Ward Phoenix East Stake. He also served as Scoutmaster, and taught early morning seminary. He was a great example of a disciple of the Lord. He was dedicated to his wife and children. He will be greatly missed by all. Norman Dale Nelson peacefully passed away November 18, 2019. He was 88.
Survived By: His four children: Kenneth (Jana) Nelson, Michael (Linda) Nelson, Becky (Nick) Galloway, Heidi (Brad) Higginson; grandchildren: Sarah (David) Bybee, Jacob (Cara) Nelson, Billy Nelson, Michelle (Rend) Peterson, Geoffrey Nelson, Beth (Cody) Dickson, Cami (Nathan) Thomas, Rachel (Chace) Norton, Leah Galloway Tyler (Chantel) Galloway, Madilyn (Curtis) Hindes, Max (Liz) Nelson, Tanner (Karen) Galloway, Ethan (Alexis) Higginson, Megan Nelson, Jayce Nelson, Sophia Higginson, Noah Higginson, Lydia Jane Higginson; and great-grandchildren: Luke Nelson, Grant Nelson, Bonnie Nelson, Jana Nelson, Mylie Peterson, Kenneth Peterson, Brigham Peterson, Coy Norton, Caiden Norton, Calder Norton, Jane Thomas, Lily Thomas, Mckay Thomas, Ellie Dickson, Olive Dickson, Violet Dickson, Ford Dickson, Adrian Nelson, Nolan Nelson, Bowman Bybee, Avilyn Bybee, Boone Galloway, Adilynn Hindes, Owen Hindes.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Laura Lou; son, Norman Scott; daughter, Nancy Lou; his parents; brother, Garth Nelson; and great-grandson, Bentley Peterson.
Arrangements: Obituary: © 2019 | Premier Funeral Services
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 3050 Mojave Lane | Provo, Utah
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1930 - 2019
Early Life: Norman was born December 6, 1930, in Safford, Arizona, to Aaron Williams Nelson and Deseret "Dessie" Morris Nelson. Norman attended North High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On July 27, 1953, he married Laura Lou Hamblin in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended Brigham Young University and Arizona State University. In 1951, he served a mission for the Church in the New England States and served his country during the Korean War. Norman served as bishop in the 15th Ward Phoenix East Stake. He also served as Scoutmaster, and taught early morning seminary. He was a great example of a disciple of the Lord. He was dedicated to his wife and children. He will be greatly missed by all. Norman Dale Nelson peacefully passed away November 18, 2019. He was 88.
Survived By: His four children: Kenneth (Jana) Nelson, Michael (Linda) Nelson, Becky (Nick) Galloway, Heidi (Brad) Higginson; grandchildren: Sarah (David) Bybee, Jacob (Cara) Nelson, Billy Nelson, Michelle (Rend) Peterson, Geoffrey Nelson, Beth (Cody) Dickson, Cami (Nathan) Thomas, Rachel (Chace) Norton, Leah Galloway Tyler (Chantel) Galloway, Madilyn (Curtis) Hindes, Max (Liz) Nelson, Tanner (Karen) Galloway, Ethan (Alexis) Higginson, Megan Nelson, Jayce Nelson, Sophia Higginson, Noah Higginson, Lydia Jane Higginson; and great-grandchildren: Luke Nelson, Grant Nelson, Bonnie Nelson, Jana Nelson, Mylie Peterson, Kenneth Peterson, Brigham Peterson, Coy Norton, Caiden Norton, Calder Norton, Jane Thomas, Lily Thomas, Mckay Thomas, Ellie Dickson, Olive Dickson, Violet Dickson, Ford Dickson, Adrian Nelson, Nolan Nelson, Bowman Bybee, Avilyn Bybee, Boone Galloway, Adilynn Hindes, Owen Hindes.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Laura Lou; son, Norman Scott; daughter, Nancy Lou; his parents; brother, Garth Nelson; and great-grandson, Bentley Peterson.
Arrangements: Obituary: © 2019 | Premier Funeral Services
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 3050 Mojave Lane | Provo, Utah
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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