Obituary of Dale Nielsen

NIELSEN, Richard Dale

January 23, 1932 - December 29, 2023

 

Dale passed away peacefully at Strathmore Hospital with his loving wife Betty by his side.

He is survived by his wife Betty; his cousins Bruce Nelson, Gloria Fluney, Kathy Bonnycastle, and families; Murray Nelson, Carolyn Gallant, Merle Cotrell and families; David Kinton and family; Liz Kinton and family; Keith Nelson, Clare Nelson, Donna Nelson and families; as well as relatives in Denmark. 

He was predeceased by his parents Aage and Thelma Nielsen; his aunts and uncles Hazel Schofield, Howard (Anne) Nelson, Leslie (Marion) Nelson, Sue (Clare) Kinton, Donald (Gerry) Nelson, and Helen Nelson; also, cousins Chuck Kinton, Sonny Nielsen, Dean Nelson, and Colin Nelson.

Dale was born in Calgary and lived his life in Standard until moving to Strathmore in 2008. He owned and operated Nielsen Transport for many years hauling oil from wells to pipeline terminals.  During his retirement he spent many enjoyable days pursuing his woodworking hobby in his “new” shop.

During his younger years, he was involved in hockey and baseball. He loved golfing and enjoyed many yearly excursions with golfing buddies to Banff Springs Golf Course.  Dale and Betty were privileged to be able to travel during their retirement. For Dale, the best part of any trip was always “coming home”!

A special thankyou to Keith and Donna, Kathy, Murray and Julie, Tanis, Chantel, Pastor Brad, Pastor Dawn, and so many other family members and friends who have been there to help, comfort, and support in so many ways.

Thank you to all the Doctors, Nurses, and Support Staff at Sagewood Long Term Care Center, and Strathmore Hospital for their exceptional care! Thank you to all our Home Care Workers who were so wonderful when Dale was at home.

There will be a viewing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Wheatland Funeral Home, Strathmore, AB at 3:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Standard, AB at 1:00 p.m. followed by a graveside service.  Please join us for coffee at the Senior’s Center.

In lieu of flowers donations in Dale’s memory may be made directly to: The Village of Standard “Memory Lane”, Box 249, Standard, AB T0J 3G0.