Events
Viewing
Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, UT 84092Friday May 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Graveside
Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, UT 84092Saturday May 31, 2025 12:00 PM
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Eugene K. Nielson, age 82, passed away on May 15, 2025, two weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. Eugene was born in Twin Falls, ID, on May 30, 1942, to Acel Aaron Nielson and Elma Gurr. He spent most of his childhood in Orem, Utah, with his six brothers and sisters.
Eugene graduated from Orem High School on May 27, 1960. He served in the Northwestern States LDS Mission from 1961 to 1963. After his mission he attended Brigham Young University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education on August 17, 1967.
Eugene was employed as a math and science teacher in the Murray School District from 1968 to 1997. He always stressed the importance of learning math.
He married Beverly Larsen on June 20, 1969, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and together they had two children, David and Aimee. Eugene loved the outdoors and cutting timber with his father. He liked to do various gardening and construction projects around the yard. He will be greatly missed.
A viewing will be held on Eugene's birthday, Friday, May 30, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road (10600 S), Sandy, UT 84092. A graveside service will take place at the same location on Saturday, May 31, at 12:00 PM.
Guestbook/Condolences
I remember him well. A great teacher!
Gene was very kind and generous. He spent a lot of time and energy to produce music on Cd's for us and others, without
compensation. He also found and purchased paneling at a sale and gave it to us. also refrigerant for our car worth lots more than the $10.00 he charged us. He was a good friend as well as a good brother. Years ago we took him Deer Hunting and had a good time. We love his family and have enjoyed card games and lunches together. His wife Beverly is very special to us and others. she is a generous person just like Gene. He will be missed. We love you Gene and enjoyed all the years we had with you. Love Ray Nielson brother of Gene and Lila and family.
Chip’s class is one of the few I can still close my eyes and picture myself being in. He was a good and patient teacher. Thanks for all your help.