Richard "Dick" Neslen passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 2, 2014.Dick will be most remembered for his love of his family and friends, his smile, sparkling eyes, and his love of the Lord.Born in SLC, UT to Clarence and Leone Neslen, Dick grew up on the Avenues with three great siblings Bud, Roger and Betsy.He graduated from East High School and the University of Utah in History and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.He spent 2.5 yrs in Germany serving a mission.Dick married the love of his life Mickie James in 1965.Dick graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in law and practiced at Kirton McConkie for 34 years.Dick was a member of the SLC Lions Club and served as president.He was involved with scouting and received the Silver Beaver Award.He served in many church callings and was bishop of the Holiday 15thand Olympus 5thwards.
He is survived by his wife Michal "Mickie" and 5 children: Rebecca Johnson (Erik), David (Jennifer) , Stephen (Marni), Jenny McArthur (Chad), and Amy Ennis (Nick).He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren: Meg, Sam, Kate, Alice, Tess, Luke, Josh, Grace, Leah, Tyson, Paige, Aydan, and Olivia and his dog Sassy.
Funeral services will be heldSaturday December 6th, 201411 amat 3070 E. Nila Way (4140 S), SLC, Ut.
Viewings to be held:Friday December 5th, 2014 from6-8pmat Larkin Mortuary 300 E South Temple, SLC, Ut.There will also be a viewing prior to the funeral from9:30-10:45at the chapel.
