Dean Nielsen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dean Nielsen of Moravian Falls, North Carolina, who passed away on September 30, 2021 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Nielson and Luella Larsen Nielson; and his daughter Brandee Samura. He is survived by: his wife Irene Kanning Nielsen; his daughter Gerri Jolly (Mick) of Moravian Falls; his son-in-law Brad Samura (Melissa) of Kamuela; his grandchildren, Zach Jolly (Courtney), Jeshua Jolly (Lauren), Nathan Jolly, Anae Limon, Shannon Samura, Kawena Samura, Braeden Samura and Brooke Samura; his great grandchildren, Aaron Jolly, Samuel Jolly, Jonathan Jolly, Skyler Jolly, Gabriel Jolly and Isabelle Jolly; and his brothers, Sheldon "Butch" Nielsen (Connie) of Plentywood, MT and Ross Nielsen (Glenda) of Missoula, MT..