Ester Nielsen

Ester LaOne Nielsen (nee Beckwith) passed away at home October 25th, 2014 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born 7 July 1941 in Ely, Nevada to DeLaVar and Martha Ione Beckwith. She grew up in Utah County and graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1959. She married Maynard Lamar Nielsen in the Manti Temple on July 17th of the same year. She was dedicated to her children and loved them unconditionally. LaOne was loved by everyone who knew her. She was an ambitious and talented cook and loved to travel. Her hobbies included collecting various bird figurines and collecting poems which were written by her father and mother-in-law. She was a comfort and help to any who were in need. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in various Ward callings which included: Relief Society president, Visiting Teachers coordinator, and Relief Society counselor. LaOne and Maynard moved to Mesa AZ in 2002 to take care of her father, and attended to his needs until his passing in 2011. Survivors include: her husband, Maynard; Sons; Eric (Shirley) of Salt Lake City, UT; Aaron (Deanna) of Honolulu, HI; Scott (Edna) of Salt Lake City, UT; Daughter; Mayla (Paul) of West Jordan UT, Brothers; Varne of El Segundo, CA; Jon (Christina) of Fillmore, UT; Kim (Julie) of Joseph, OR and 9 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren; and many Nieces and Nephews who will miss their favorite Aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; DeLaVar and Martha Ione, sister-in-law Leanna; brother-in-law Darrel; and brother-in-law Rudy. Heartfelt thanks goes to Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, AZ for their loving in-home care and attention during these last few weeks. A viewing will be held for friends, family, and community members on Sunday, November 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home in Orem. Funeral Services will be held at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home Monday, November 3, beginning with a viewing at 9:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Following the funeral service, the interment and dedication of the grave will be held at the gravesite located at the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo Utah. Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home 495 South State Street Orem, Utah 84058 East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 East Lawn Dr, Provo Utah 84604

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