May 24, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.
James R. Nielsen, 86, Hope
By Norman Funeral Home
James R. Nielsen, 86, of Hope passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope.
Born on November 29, 1937, in Columbus, Jim was the son of Otto and Mildred Bell Nielsen.
Jim enjoyed doing yardwork and gardening.
Survivors include son, Jim (Victoria) Nielsen of Daytona Beach, Florida; step-children, Shirley McKinney and Brian Carr, both of Colorado, and Rick Carr of Arizona; siblings, Wanda Marvin of Ohio, Lawrence Nielsen of Columbus, and Frank Nielsen of California; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Beverly Birdsall, Janice Allman, and Lonnie Bennett.
Cremation is planned. A service will take place at the time of inurnment at Garland Brook Cemetery. Those arrangements are pending at this time.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th Street Columbus, IN 47201 or Miller’s Merry Manor Activity Fund, 7440 N 825 E Hope, IN 47246.
Online condolences may be sent to Jim's family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.
