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Show Final Tribute Paid r Oldest Man of City I Christian T. Nielson, 95, American Ameri-can Fork's eldest resident, died at the family residence here Sunday. February 19th, of ailments incident to advanced years. Mr. Nielson was born in Shlum, Denmark, on September Sep-tember 7, 1838, coming to Utah in 1875. He settled on tire east bench above American Fork wdaere he engaged en-gaged in farming. In 190S he retired re-tired from his farm and has lived at 236 No. 1st East, American Fork from that time on. His wife, Mrs. Jensina Peterson Nielson died two years ago at the age of 93. This aged couple for many years were outstanding for their activity in spite of advanced years. They, in recent years, made the climb to Timpanogos cave, being be-ing the oldest couple to make the climb, which was done' with surprising sur-prising ease. Surviving are one son, Niels C. Nielson, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Lena N. Heiselt, Provo, and .Mrs. Nettie N. Brown, Salt Lake ;City, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-' grandchildren and 2 great-great-1 grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Fourth ward chapel Wednesday afternoon, commencing at 1:30 o'clock. Fitting tribute was paid this respected re-spected resident by those who spoke and the esteem in which he was held was reflected also in the large attendance at the services and the many beautiful floral pieces. Bishop Lot Robinson was in charge. The services opened with the singing of "When Once. The Glorious Glor-ious Light of Truth" by a quartet consisting of Jack Butte, Leo T. Hanson, Mrs. Jack Butte and Mrs. Edna Robinson. Mrs. Leo T. Hanson Han-son was accompanist. The opening prayer was offered by N. H. Heiselt of Salt Lake City, after which the life sketch of the deceased was read by Mrs. Vera H. Nielsen of Provo, granddaughter. The quartet next rendered "Sometime We'll Under-' stand". j A. B. Anderson of Lehi was the I first speaker. Mr. Anderson's father i while on a mission in Denmark, j converted Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen to the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Latter-day Saints, and the families have been friends for many years. Mrs. Ethel B. Strong of Salt Lake sang, "Going Home", accompanied by her brother, Thomas Brown. Both are grandchildren of the deceased. Leo T. Shelley and Bishop Robinson Robin-son were the next two speakers and both testified to the fine qualities qual-ities of character the deceased was endowed with. The quartet sang as the closing selection, "Rest for the Weary Soul" and the benediction benedict-ion was pronounced by Patriarch Warren B. Smith. Interment wras made in the city cemetery where the grave was dedi-catd dedi-catd by David R. Brown of Salt Lake, a son-in-law. The pall bearers bear-ers were three grandsons and three great-grandsons of Mr. Nielsen. |