What an amazing man!!!! I was blessed to serve in the Austria 🇦🇹 Wien mission under President & Sister Mangelson. May our Heavenly Father’s blessings and Spirit be with you all during this difficult time.
Jared Rindlisbacher
In Loving Memory
Ned LeGrande Mangelson, MD
1933•2026
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Ned LeGrande Mangelson, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born May 16, 1933, in Levan, Utah, the second child to Sarah Reba Poulsen and LeGrande Mangelson. Ned grew up on the farm in Levan, Utah, where he learned the meaning of hard work with his loving family. At the young age of 10, he completed the morning chores milking the cows and feeding the pigs while his father was called to serve a mission in the Northeastern states, leaving his pregnant wife to run the farm and care for three young children.
He attended Juab High School where he excelled in school making many friends. Ned was elected class president all four years at Juab High and played the saxophone in the marching band. He began taking piano lessons at the age of 12 and enjoyed playing throughout his life. It was at Juab High, that he met the love of his life, Ruth Alene Pratt, and enjoyed many dances and double dates before becoming high-school sweethearts their senior year.
Ned attended BYU for one year in 1952, where he was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma fraternity that recognized students for their high moral standards and exceptional academic achievement. Ned then transferred to the University of Utah to be nearer to Alene. Thinking he could not serve a mission because of the Korean War and the draft, Ned and Alene got engaged to be married; however, when a mission call came, he got a release from the draft board, but not from the engagement. Ned and Alene spent the next three years (1953-1956), writing letters to each other three times a week while Ned served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Swiss-Austrian Mission. Ned loved his mission. While serving in Switzerland, Ned translated for then President David O. McKay at the Bern, Switzerland Temple dedication, and also played the organ for several of the dedication sessions.
One month after his return from his mission, Ned and Alene were married on June 29, 1956, in the Salt Lake Temple. Their love affair continued for more than 70 years. Together they had four children, Marie, Mark, Michael and Michelle
Ned graduated from the University of Utah in 1958, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with the highest overall GPA of all students in the graduating class. He was one of four named to Phi Betta Kappa at the University of Utah. He also received honors from Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. Ned later attended the University of Utah Medical School (1958-1961), and completed 5 years of residency in Urology at UCLA, in California.
While in medical school, Ned enlisted in the Navy. Following medical school, he was deployed to Vietnam for 9 months, leaving behind his wife and their three young children. He was quickly advanced to a Lieutenant. He was aboard the Henrico ship, an attack transport that delivered the first Marines’ amphibious landings in Vietnam on March 5, 1965.
In 1969, Ned and Alene moved their family from California to Salt Lake City, Utah, making it their home for the past 56 years. He joined the Salt Lake Clinic as their first urologist and practiced for 27 years before retiring. He loved practicing medicine and enjoyed his association with his colleagues and patients. A highlight for him was working alongside his son, Michael, who eventually took over his urology practice.
His love of the gospel of Jesus Christ guided him throughout his life and provided many service opportunities, leadership responsibilities and cherished memories that shaped his life. Throughout his life, he excelled at piano and the organ and used his talent playing for others in church and at The Salt Lake Temple. A highlight was playing the organ at The Tabernacle with teacher Bonnie Goodliff. He loved working with the students as a bishop at the University of Utah student ward and again as bishop of the Monument Park 13th Ward. His service together with Alene as Mission Leaders in the Vienna Austria Mission (1996-1999), impacted their lives greatly as they found joy in seeing the gospel of Jesus Christ change people's lives. They loved their missionaries with whom they served and considered them family. Upon returning from Austria, he continued to work for the church, assisting the Church Missionary Department by providing medical help for missionaries around the world. He was a sealer in the Salt Lake Temple, and performed many marriages for friends and family members. Ned was also a patriarch and served in that calling until 2020, when he took emeritus status.
Ned was truly a friend to everyone. He enjoyed all of the fine arts, photography, gardening and travel. He loved being with his children and grandchildren and took them on several cruises over the years, creating memories that will forever be cherished.
Ned’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for his caretakers at Aspen Ridge Hospice and The Ridge.
Ned is survived by his wife, Alene Pratt Mangelson, children, Marie Mangelson Berg (David), Mark Mangelson (Becky Tremea), Michael Mangelson (Jane Parsons), Michelle Mangelson Wilcox (Nathan), 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, plus one on the way, Sister, Bessie Mangelson Witt (Gerald), Sister-in-law, Sandra Mangelson. He is preceded in death by his father, LeGrande Mangelson, mother, Sarah Reba Poulsen Mangelson, brothers Phillip, David and Maynard Mangelson, and a Sister-in-law, Renae Westering Mangelson.
A viewing will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 Wasatch Dr., and on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:45 a.m., at the same location. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2026, at 11:00 am at the same location. Ned will be interred at the Salt Lake Cemetery.
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Tributes
I’ve had the absolute pleasure of being Ned’s barber for the past 18ish years seeing and catching up with Ned on a regular basis. I will truly miss this dear friend!!!!
Dara Taylor
The most important men in my life have been my father, my scout master, and my mission president. I was lucky to have served with such an amazing man and shining example of Christ-like thought and behavior. I will never forget how loved and truly cared for he made me feel. What an amazing man.
Paul Seipert
I have so many wonderful and cherished memories of my uncle Ned. His love was evident early on in my life. I enjoyed working on his house in my early years of construction and having great conversations while doing so. One of my favorite memories would be when my wife and I were hosted by Ned and Alene in Vienna Austria just prior to them completing their mission presidency calling. Seeing the love they had for their missionaries and their service in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ helped grow my own testimony. Like myself Ned loves History and learning about Austria from him while there was something I'll never forget. I'm comforted in thought of my uncle being reunited with his parents and brothers and how joyful that must have been for them awaiting him.
Dan W
It was such a joy to serve with President and Sister Mangelson in Austria. I can still picture his huge smile and hear him say, “Liebe Schwester!” when he would see us! His kindness was always so uplifting, and I will forever be grateful for the love they shared and the example they were to me. Sending all my love and condolences to the family!
Reyna Malley
I had the wonderful honor and great blessing of serving with President and Sister Mangleson in Austria! My life was forever chamged because of their love and guidance! Sister Mangleson you and your fanily are in ny prayers much love, Karrie Golding
Karrie Reynolds
I didn’t know Ned very well, only a few times at a few family reunions and occasionally seeing him at the Salt Lake Temple. But I have great memories of him performing temple marriages of two of my sons. Ned is my second cousin. When my son Jesse got married, Ned was working that day as a sealer and was told of a Mangelson marriage and was asked by the coordinator if he wanted to perform the sealing. Of course he said yes and I was so excited to see him come into the sealing room. Later when my youngest son Jared got married we requested in advance to have Ned to perform the sealing. Ned will always have a special place in my heart because of those marriages.
Ron Mangelson
My family had the honor of living next door to Ned and his amazing family for over 5 decades, I cannot express the love and gratitude the Lambert family has for the Mangelson family, Ned was the best example one could ever dream of, he was the very best of the best. We love you Ned, wow what a man!
Steve Lambert
I was so blessed to serve with Präsident Mangelson and his wife!!
You are always in my Heart!!
Until we meet again❤️
Diana Gräppi
Ned Mangelson was a true gentleman and saint in every respect. He treated everyone with whom he interacted with dignity and kindness. The world became a better placed because of him. He will be missed but not forgotten.
My condolences to the family.
Brent Bartholomew
Great and kind church leader. Wonderful Urologist. Was my counselor in the adult singles ward—( 31–45) when I was Bishop. Always had inspired counsel in difficult situations. God bless his family. Rod Snow
Rod and Bobbi Snow.
I notice I still look back to President Mangelson’s example in my life, especially when handling challenging leadership circumstances that require love and sensitivity. He was a man of God and will be truly missed. Bis wir uns wieder sehen, Präsident!
Tua Palmer
We have been loved by the Mangelson family for over 30 years. The kindness and attention to us and our children has been unmatched. Ned sealed our daughter Ellyn to her husband 11 years ago and he gave cherished patriarchal blessings to our children. We enjoyed his powerful talks, testimony, and musical contribution over the years as well. We love Alene and her continued goodness to us and pray for comfort for her and their children, especially Michelle who is the dearest of friends. All love to the Mangelson family.
Lisa Thornton
We followed you and your good wife as Mission president in Austria 1999. Weeks ago received wonderful advice from a very humble, faithful and competent and loving disciple of Jesus Christ. We heard only loving and admiring and heartfelt comments about you from all missionaries and members in. That made me humble and I prayed often for guidance to follow your good example in this great work of our savior Jesus Christ. We look forward to meet again and sing together ´Wir tragen eine Fackel mit hellem Schein …..´Herzlich und auf
Wiedersehen Karin und Michael
Wir beten für deine Frau und Familie für die schwere Zeit der Trennung dass die Hoffnung in Christus euch trage.
Michael und Karin Schulze
I worked as Dr. Mangelson’s nurse for many years and was very close to his family for those years. I also knew his sister Bessie from my nursing career as well as her daughter who married my cousin. He helped me through several personal issues in my life. He was like a father to me after my father passed. He was also able to seal my daughter to her husband 6 years ago in the Salt Lake Temple. He became a great friend who I will always cherish. I wish the best to his wonderful wife and family. I will miss you, until we meet again Ned.
Joyce Birch
Pres Mangelson led with love and compassion. He was always patient and kind with us missionaries.
The two years under President Mangelson strengthened my resolve to live the Gospel and keep progressing from the cocky, immature, know-it-all I was to the slightly more aware of my imperfections man that I am.
Steven Hord
President Mangelson has to be one of the finest men I have had the privilege of knowing and working alongside ever. I do not know anyone with more Christlike love and kindness on this earth than him. He is a hero among heroes and has been an exemplary man to those around him. He was a source of comfort and aid to my brother who had to return home from a mission with health concerns. Years after serving with him and Sister Mangelson, president visited me in the hospital after I had a serious accident. He had an uncanny ability to share love and compassion to all around. I am a better man because of his direct influence.
Stephen Summers
Dear Alene and family;
Ann and I extend our sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of Ned's passing. He was a dear friend and medical colleague for many years. His warm smile and genuine personality will always be remembered.
Kent & Ann Farnsworth
Kent Farnswprtj
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