1928
Norris
2014
Norris Lavon "Hawn" Nielsen
May 31, 1928 — September 17, 2014
Hyrum, Utah: Norris Lavon "Hawn" Nielsen, 86 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday September 17, 2014. He was born May 31, 1928 in Hyrum, Utah.
Hawn was educated in the Utah school system, joining the Navy at the young age of 17 and was honorably discharged on December 18, 1947.
He returned to Hyrum, Utah where he met and married the love of his life RaNae Steiner and to this union four children were born.
Hawn held several jobs including working at the depot in Ogden, Utah. Helping as a sheep herder and working at a local roofing company. In 1951 Hawn bought the Hyrum Billards, now known as Hawns, and has owned and operated it for the past 63 years just retiring early in 2014. Hawns is a landmark in Hyrum and well known throughout the valley.
Hawn loved to bowl, he also loved Aggie football, The Jazz was his favorite basketball team and he couldn't deny a good game of pool. Hawn loved to fish and during his precious time here, he took the trip of a lifetime traveling to Alaska where he caught one of the biggest salmon and halibut in the sea. Hawn was always more than willing to sponsor a baseball, soccer, bowing or any other sport that his grandchildren were involved in. You can find Hawn's logo on many baseball and bowling shirts throughout the valley. One thing we know Hawn will miss besides his family and friends, is his Sunday breakfast at Angie's in Logan, Utah.
Hawn is survived by his wife RaNae of Hyrum, his daughter, Becky of Logan, Utah, his sons, Randy (Jaynee) Nielsen of Hyrum, Utah and Troy (Stephanie) Nielsen of Millville, Utah. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Chassidy, Chisholm, Colter, Britany, Chelsea and Colbey, and seven great-grandchildren.
His beloved ShiTzu, Lexi, who Hawn loved to play fetch with. Lexi will sure miss those times.
Hawn was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Bryan, and his great-granddaughter, Kyleigh.
Hawn, you have left us quite a legacy. You’ve helped to shape each of us through your impeccable character and you love for your family, friends, neighbors and community. Who you are, everything you have been, has been trickled down to us all through the years and though you are gone, when we look at each other, we see products of your greatness. Dad, Grandpa, friend, we will keep your memories in our hearts forever.
The family would like to express a special thanks to all those who have cared for Hawn and taken the time to stop by.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 East Center in Logan. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. During the service we encourage family and friends to share stories of memories they have of Hawn. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
Hawn was educated in the Utah school system, joining the Navy at the young age of 17 and was honorably discharged on December 18, 1947.
He returned to Hyrum, Utah where he met and married the love of his life RaNae Steiner and to this union four children were born.
Hawn held several jobs including working at the depot in Ogden, Utah. Helping as a sheep herder and working at a local roofing company. In 1951 Hawn bought the Hyrum Billards, now known as Hawns, and has owned and operated it for the past 63 years just retiring early in 2014. Hawns is a landmark in Hyrum and well known throughout the valley.
Hawn loved to bowl, he also loved Aggie football, The Jazz was his favorite basketball team and he couldn't deny a good game of pool. Hawn loved to fish and during his precious time here, he took the trip of a lifetime traveling to Alaska where he caught one of the biggest salmon and halibut in the sea. Hawn was always more than willing to sponsor a baseball, soccer, bowing or any other sport that his grandchildren were involved in. You can find Hawn's logo on many baseball and bowling shirts throughout the valley. One thing we know Hawn will miss besides his family and friends, is his Sunday breakfast at Angie's in Logan, Utah.
Hawn is survived by his wife RaNae of Hyrum, his daughter, Becky of Logan, Utah, his sons, Randy (Jaynee) Nielsen of Hyrum, Utah and Troy (Stephanie) Nielsen of Millville, Utah. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Chassidy, Chisholm, Colter, Britany, Chelsea and Colbey, and seven great-grandchildren.
His beloved ShiTzu, Lexi, who Hawn loved to play fetch with. Lexi will sure miss those times.
Hawn was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Bryan, and his great-granddaughter, Kyleigh.
Hawn, you have left us quite a legacy. You’ve helped to shape each of us through your impeccable character and you love for your family, friends, neighbors and community. Who you are, everything you have been, has been trickled down to us all through the years and though you are gone, when we look at each other, we see products of your greatness. Dad, Grandpa, friend, we will keep your memories in our hearts forever.
The family would like to express a special thanks to all those who have cared for Hawn and taken the time to stop by.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 East Center in Logan. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. During the service we encourage family and friends to share stories of memories they have of Hawn. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
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