William Martin Nielson, age 96, passed away December 11, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born in Salt Lake City on April 13, 1912 to Martinus and Ellen Negstead Nielson.
Bill is survived by his companion, Margaret Bullock; his children: JoAnn Hosick, Camille (Reid) Oberhansley, Sandra (Phillip) Johnson, William (Pete) Nielson, Dana (Dave) Hensler, and Janel (Charlie) Strode; 20 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, and 53 great-great grandchildren.
In accordance with Bill's wishes, a brief graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Ephraim Cemetery in Ephraim, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to Harmony Hospice (801-264-8000) as a tribute to their excellent care of Bill.