“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller
Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.
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Alton Nielson
Alton Nielson, 92, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born July 29, 1924 to Andrew Loren Nielson and Harriet Johnson of Mapleton, Utah. He attended school in Springville and joined the Navy when WWII came. Alton was injured during the war and was awarded a purple heart for his service. He married his wife, Lois, in 1949. They had 2 children and adopted another later in life. Alton loved sports, especially when BYU was playing. He loved driving in his truck and being out and about the town.
He is survived by his wife Lois, his daughters Julie and MariKo; his daughter-in-law Debbie; grandchildren Jared (Katie), Shane (Shantell), Bowdy (Natasha), Marshayla and Maralee; and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and his son Casey.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Payson Cemetery.
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