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Show FAUST N. NEILSON OF WASHINGTON DIEDJ1ARCH 4 Faust N. Neilson, the seventeen year old son of Levi and Delia N. Neilson of Washington died at the home of his parents after a short illness which stafted with the flu and developed into brain fever, on Sunday evening, February Febru-ary 24th, at 8:00 p.m. He was at first given treatment for the flu but became delirious and then lost consciousness and never regained re-gained it. His death came as a complete shock as he seemed to be a fine specimen of strong young manhood. man-hood. He had attended the Dixie High school the fore part of the winter and since has been helping bis father with the cattle and farm work. As he was the oldest boy and his parents depended upon up-on him. Faust N. Neilson was born at Washington, Utah, October 1, 1917, and besides his parents, leaves three younger brothers, Garland Gar-land Levi, age 14; Kimball Wan-del, Wan-del, age 9; and Elwood Neils, age 5. Also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neilson. Funeral services were hold in the Gymnasium, Thursday, February Feb-ruary 28th. The Ward chapel was too small to seat the large number I that attended the services. Ser-I Ser-I vices were under the direction Of Bishop Wallace Iverson. The opening op-ening prayer was given by first counselor. John Tanner. The following program was given giv-en during the services: A mixed chorus sang three numbers: "Shall We Meet Afiain." "Sometime We'll Understand," and "Though Deepening Trials." Male Qnartat, "The Vacant Chair," Coronet s'-lo, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," by Andrew Jolley. Violin solos by McKay Neilson. The musical program pro-gram was under the direction of Israel Neilson, Jr. The speakers were Bishop Calvin Cal-vin Hall. President W. W. Mc Arthur Ar-thur and Inez Larson who gave a tribute from the fecond year class of the Dixie College. Bishop Hall stressed the thought that all should live so that they might be ready to go when the call came. A fine tribute was paid by Mr. Hall to the thrift and (Continued on page five) FAUST NEILSON (Continued from first pagel integrity of the parents of the deceased de-ceased and of the blessing that the gospel brings to those in distress. dis-tress. President McArthur stated that he was pleased to be with friends when they needed him. He went on to pay a fine compliment to the parents who had reared such a fine son. He stated that he bad kmfwn Levi as an industrious, honest and thrifty young man. Bishop Tverson gave a few closing clos-ing remarks in which he expressed express-ed his sympathy and gave words of hope and encouragement to the sorrowing family. The room was beautifully decorated decor-ated and many beautiful floral offerings of-ferings testified to the parents of the love and esteem in which their son was held. Interment was in the Washington Washing-ton City Cemetary. The grave was dedicated by William Tobler. A large group attended these services. ser-vices. Many relatives from out of town were present: Four sisters of Mr. Neilson came from California to attend the funeral, they were, Mrs. Andrew Jolley, Mrs. Bryon Ahl-strom, Ahl-strom, Mrs. Lovisa White, Mrs. LnPreal Bullock, and Rulon Neil-son. Neil-son. Others were: Mr. and Mrs. Dave C. Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. Iseral T. Neilson, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Neilson, Mrs. Lon Ahlstrom of Cedar City, Mr. and Mrs. John Neilson. of St. George, also, Mrs. Ingre Jolley of Provo and Mrs. William Graff of Kanarrah, sisters of Mrs. Neilson. |
