Nels Francis Davidson Obituary (1938 - 2020)

Husband, father, and dear friend to so many, passed away on February 25th, 2020. Nels was born on November 23rd, 1938 in Urie Wyoming to Dr. Amber C Davidson and Sylvia Jane (Kilbourn) Davidson. He was one of 10 children. Nels was raised in Lyman Wyoming where he went to high school, enjoying sports, and serving as class president. After high school he served in the army reserves and served in the Northern California Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. On December 22nd, 1961 Nels married Carole Flygare, the love of his life, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They had 5 boys Nels Christian Davidson, Daniel Ralph Davidson, Cameron Lee Davidson, Carson Lee Davidson, and Nathan Andrew Davidson. Over the years they would enjoy vacations, camping, fishing, hunting, motocross, and more… Nels worked in many different occupations and owned several of his own businesses. In addition to serving a mission, Nels served in many callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints including Bishop of the West Jordan 10th Ward. Nels loved to spend time with family and friends, rock hunting, gardening, reading, and was known for his story telling. Nels is survived by his wife Carole Flygare Davidson, four sons Nels Christian (Barbara), Daniel Ralph (Gaylene), Cameron Lee (Julie), Carson Lee (Valerie deceased), and four sisters Pat Riggs, Sharol Thompson, Jean Gaylord, Elaine Burleson, 14 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Nathan Andrew (Kimberly) Davidson, his parents Dr. Amber C Davidson and Sylvia Jane (Kilbourn) Davidson, brothers Amber Charles Davidson, Edwin Joseph Davidson, sisters Virginia Joyce Davidson, Florence Maevonne Reese, and Carol Louise Barnes. A viewing will be held Saturday evening, February 29th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the LDS Chapel located at 3519 Manzanita Road, St. George, Utah 84790. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, located at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway in South Jordan, Utah with a viewing from 9:45 – 10:45 am preceding the services. Interment at South Jordan Cemetery.