Obituary of Harold Nelson Falslev

Harold N. Falslev, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, returned home to his Heavenly Father on November 17, 2007 at the Logan Hospital after a long bottle with cancer.

He was born May 24, 1932, to Oga J. and Sylvia Nelson Falslev in Benson, Utah. He married his sweet heart, Twila Petersen on December 14, 1951, in the Logan LDS Temple.

Harold was a True Farmer. He learned at an early age that hard work and strong values were important and instilled these same Traits in his children. He loved being a farmer, to work the land and grow crops that he was proud of.

Harold loved sports, especially basketball. One of his greatest pleasures was watching his sons, grandsons and granddaughters play on school and church teams and the Falslev Dairy Team, even to the extent of watching from a wheelchair during the last few weeks.

Harold loved his Heavenly Father and was a Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various positions in his ward and Stake including three different Bishoprics, and was on enthusiastic Home Teacher. He was the first Eagle Scout in Benson and served in the military during the Korean War.

He Is survived by his wife of 56 years and 8 children: Debra Blau, Logan; Susan Nyman (Kyle), Benson; Tamra Drury (John), Sandy; Brian (Suzanne), Benson; Kathy LaBonte' (Jay) Syracuse; Kevin (Cindy), Benson; Kyle (Hollie), Benson; Tracy (Wendy), Benson; 31 grandchildren, 9 great~grandchildren, 6 sisters and two brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Rulon, and two brothers, George and Leo who died in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 26, 2007 in the Benson Ward Chapel with Bishop Dale Spackman conducting. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan, and prior to services on Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery.