Byron K Nelson
1942 ~ 2021
Byron K Nelson joined Rosemary, the love of his life, on August 11, 2021 after living a wonderful, fulfilling life.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.
Byron was born on May 13, 1942 in Provo, Utah to Byron Charles and Wayla Johnson Nelson.
He was the second born of 3 children.
Byron graduated from Provo High School and continued his education at UCLA in California.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army.
Byron married Lynnette Slaughter and had 5 children.
He then married Rosemary Hekker and had twin daughters. Rosemary died in 2003 and he always knew that one day he would be reunited with her.
Byron enjoyed a career as a computer programmer, working for Kennecott, Hercules for many years and retiring from Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Byron loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling the world.
He spent much of his time in Montana and enjoyed his many trips to the California wine country and raved about his trips to Yellowstone with his family.
At home, he enjoyed attending University of Utah football games and college sports.
Byron always said when he grew up he wanted to be a cowboy and was one at heart. He collected memorabilia of John Wayne and Roy Rogers and loved watching their western films.
Byron’s real joy was in his family and proud to be husband, father, and grandfather. He loved telling his friends and neighbors about his children and grandchildren, it was never lost that he adored each and every one of them and was proud of their achievement.
Byron’s death was preceded by parents Byron Kent and Wayla Johnson Nelson, brother Nash Nelson, his wife Rosemary Nelson, son Scott Nelson, son-in-law Ron Hoogveldt and grandson Christopher Zoellner.
Byron leaves sister Jesselyn (Jim), the children Carrie, Mark (Cheri), Craig, Stacey, Jessie (Jeremy), Sarah (Eric), 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Happy ways to you until we meet again.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Anderson and Goff Mortuary, 11859 South 700 East, Draper, Utah 84020, on September 1, 2021, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. www.goffmortuary.com
Published by The Salt Lake Tribune August 18 to August 23, 2021.
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