Keith O Neilson

Lynndyl, Utah.  Keith O. Neilson, 68, passed away Jan 25, 2018, at Lynndyl, Utah.  He was born September 26, 1949 in Salina, Utah to Don E. and Emily Jean (Olsen) Neilson. 

He grew up at Clear Lake Wildlife Management Area in central Utah, and graduated from Millard High School in Fillmore (1967).  He excelled in Academics and Sports in both football and wrestling, taking fourth place in the state wrestling tournament.  He graduated from the University of Utah, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.  Most of his career was spent with Atlantic Richfield Corp. working on the North Slope, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.  He returned to Millard County after his retirement, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

He is survived by brothers: Paul E. (Susan) Neilson Orem, UT, Richard L. (Emily) Neilson, Ferron, UT, and a sister:  Janice (Scott) Hecht, Powell, WY.  He was preceded in death by both parents, and a brother:  Don Leslie Neilson.  In accordance with his wishes, his body will be cremated, and there will be no services.