Shirley Ogden Nielson

Springville- Shirley Ogden Nielson, age 98 passed away on Thursday the 18th of February 2010. Shirley was born on January 21, 1912 in Richfield, Utah to Charles L. and Dora Coons Ogden. She was the fourth of nine children. She grew up in Richfield and worked with her father and siblings in establishing the Ideal Dairy. She attended Snow College for two years where she met and fell in love with Sheldon, "Shelly" Nielson. They were married in the Manti Temple on June 22, 1932. Shelly passed away November 30, 1985 after 53 years of marriage.



Together, Sheldon and Shirley had five children; Lorna (Cecil) Bown, Gordon (Sherel) Nielson, Kent (Judy) Nielson, Carma (Leo) Mecham, Carl (Judie) Nielson. They also had 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 6 great, great-grandchildren.



Shirley is survived by one sister, Dora Dean Hendricksen. She was preceded in death by one son, Kent, and two son-in-laws, Cecil Bown and Leo Mecham as well as two grandsons, Michael Nielson and Douglas Nielson



Shirley was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She served faithfully in her church well into her 90's. She was a great example of love, charity and kindness her entire life.



The family wishes to thank Sun Brook Home Health and Hospice as well as the wonderful care givers and friends at Canterbury. (Jason, Justin, Jennifer, Emily, Megan, Sariah, and Stephanie)



Funeral services for Shirley will be on Saturday February 20th at 11:00. The services will be held at the LDS Chapel located at 1785 East 400 South in Springville. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the funeral at the church and also on Friday February 19th at the Wheeler Mortuary from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.