Anthony "Tony" Lee

Nielson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Lee Nielson (Tony), on November 11, 2026, in St. George Utah. Born in Logan, Utah, to Lee R. and Connie Nielson (Richfield), Tony grew up loving to be outdoors. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, biking, and participating in any outdoor activity he could find. The mountains and rivers were where he found peace.

Tony graduated from Richfield High School in 1988, and attended Southern Utah University and ITT Technical Institute. He worked for many companies including Rocky Mountain Power, Wolverine Oil, and Savage Engineering, as a surveyor and draftsman. He loved his friends in Beaver County and Big-O tires in St. George. Tony had the ability to repair or fix almost anything and was a great handyman and builder.

Big hugs were given generously by Tony to all friends and family. He was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren, and stepsons. Over the last five years, he found great happiness with his wife Wendy. She has been his best friend, caretaker, travel companion, work mate, and competitor in all games.

Tony will be remembered for the jokes he played on his family, co-workers and friends. He could always find a reason to laugh and tease.

Tony is survived by his wife Wendy Nielson (Hurricane), children Landon (Whitney) Nielson (Richfield), Haley (Zack) Carter (Richfield), and Zach Nielson (Cedar City), Jace Anderson (St George), Kris Anderson (St George), and Brandon (Nearie) Anderson (Draper). Eleven grand-children, parents Lee R. and Connie Nielson (Richfield), Mother-in-law Mary (Karl) Strecker, Father-in-law Kay (Linda) Allred (Salt Lake City)

Funeral Services will be held for Tony on November 20, 2026 in the Hurricane 14th ward chapel, 155 E 1050 N Hurricane, UT at 12:00 noon under the direction of Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary. A family gathering will precede the funeral at 11am.