This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Nielsen, Hansen, Christensen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2423/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 11/17/08 PROVIDENCE, Utah - Donald Hansen Nielsen, 85, passed away quietly at his home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. He was born Aug. 2, 1923, in Ogden, Utah, to John Willard and Agneta Mary Hansen Nielsen. He was raised in Weston and Preston, Idaho, and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. His battalion landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and went on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon discharge he moved to Clearfield where he met and married his sweetheart, Norma Christensen, on July 3, 1947; they were later sealed in the LDS temple. He worked at the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot and retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1974. He was raised during the Depression which, combined with his experiences in WWII, left him with an understanding of the things that are most important. His family, both immediate and extended, was the love of his life. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norma; a son, Les (Kim) Nielsen of Providence; four grandchildren, Lacey (Stephen) Hales of North Logan, Karl (Liz) Nielsen of Logan and Katie Nielsen and Eric Nielsen of Providence; and two beloved great-granddaughters, Madison Jo Nielsen and Ivy Isabelle Hales. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen (Gene) Michaelis of Wellsville and Gwenva (Earl) Petersen of Elwood, Utah; stepbrothers, Bob (Betty) Campbell of Garland, Utah, and Arthur Campbell of Seattle, Wash.; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two stepmothers, six sisters and eight brothers. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at the Hyrum City Cemetery, 600 E. Main St., Hyrum. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.