Asa Alexander Nielson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Asa Alexander Nielson passed on peacefully at home on March 2, 2021 at age 22 of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a terminal genetic disorder. Asa was born in 1998 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan and adopted by Asa and Karla Nielson. He arrived in America on May 18, 1999. Asa Alex stole everyone’s hearts with his big smile and pleasant disposition. He met his challenges with dignity and resolve. He was wheelchair bound at age 10. Asa became an Eagle Scout with two Palms, graduated from Mountain View High School in Orem, MVHS Seminary, and Utah Valley Institute of Religion. He served an honorable service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, completed the Pathways program and was nearing his Associate’s degree at BYU-I. He attended the Temple regularly and served with a beautiful and humble attitude that impressed and inspired others. He served as Elder’s Quorum secretary in his singles ward. He was an avid reader, a gospel scholar, and filled with wisdom, faith and understanding. Asa Alex impacted many lives with his courage, faithfulness, and positive attitude. He was a listener and counselor to friends and family. He loved life, driving through the mountains, eating out, and watching his favorite sport teams. Asa is survived by his parents, Asa S. and Karla J. Nielson, siblings: Necia (Bill) Witt, James (Caroline) Nielson, Frederick (Jari) Nielson, Diana (Ryan) Harmon, Philip (Chelsey) Nielson, Paul Nielson, KaraLynn Nielson, Joseph Nielson, Sabrina (Andrew) Young, and twenty nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by grandparents John and Lorna (Staples) Nielson of Richfield and Grant and Lorraine (Mason of Aurora) Johnson of St. George. The family requests that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations are made to Humanitarian Services using this link or by mail, at the address below. https://donate.churchofjesuschrist.org/donations/church/humanitarian-services/humanitarian-aid-fund.html?cde2=475-Humanitarian-home&cid=Humanitarian-home-donate-button& On this page, enter the dollar amount you wish to donate, then enter under “In Memory of” his name, Asa Alexander Nielson, and please include this email: AsaDonation@gmail.com. The donation amount is private, but a thank note can be sent to you. If you would rather mail in your donation in memoriam, send to Philanthropies, 1450 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604. A Viewing will be held Tuesday, March 9th, at Utah Valley Mortuary, 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, Utah from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. A private family service to follow with interment in Orem City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Asa Alexander Nielson

April 29, 1998 - March 2, 2021

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