Obituary

Remembering Alton “Allie”  Nielson

Nielsen, Alton "Allie" Allie, age 70, of Grandville, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 27, 2014 while enjoying time at his son’s hunting property.  He also loved spending time at Lake Leelanau with his family.  He loved to hunt and fish, a passion he shared with his sons.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  Allie was born on September 14, 1944. He retired from General Motors in 2006.  His parents, Alton and Ruby Nielsen preceded him in death.  Allie and his wife, Sharon were married over 51 years.  He loved his sons, Kurt and Shannon.  Shannon blessed his life with two beautiful grandchildren, Faith and Nathan.  He shared his life with his sister and friend, Anne Cole; his brother and wife, Ned and Cathy Nielsen; his sister-in-law, Marcia Looman; brother-in-law and wife, Gregory and Laurie Doorn.  He also had many wonderful nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Interment Rosedale Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the funeral home and on Saturday from 10-11 am prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to United Way or a charity of one’s choice.

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Our hearts go out to you and your family Sharon. We will send our prayers to give you strength. Gord and Barb Kerkstra

My prayers to you and your family Shannen, Iam very sorry brother and if you need anything at all anytime please let me know. Marco Bulnes

Shannon, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, at these times in our lives we reflect on wonderful memories of our loved ones, it is these memories that we share that keep our loved ones close to our hearts forever, my condolences; I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Greg Guest

to the nielson family.... i am so very sorry about allie.. my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. please let me know if you need anything.. love, Heather HEATHER SULLIVAN

Vicki & I are sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. Ours prayers are with you during this time. Gary Steensma

Sorry to hear of your loss. Enjoyed working with Al for many years at GM. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Scudder Devries

Our prayers are with the family. So sorry to hear about Allie's passing, but he with his maker now. Love to all of you Donald Robrahn

So sorry to hear about Allie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. carol Lillibridge

Dear Sharon and Family, Our heart goes out to you. May the love of family, friends and wonderful memories give you comfort. Mary Elenbaas

My condolences to Al's Family. I worked with him at GM and he was great to work with. Douglas Voss

To Al's family , he was a pleasant man to work with ... a faithful UAW. brother . No tears in heaven , rest in peace . Nick Cool

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