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Remembering Joel Reed Nelson, 1956 – 2025

Dear Chapter 38 Members,

 

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our long-time friend and colleague, Joel Nelson. Joel has been a valued member of our Beehive Chapter since February 2003, generously sharing his time and talents in many ways — including organizing our annual airport tours. His dedication, good humor, and kindness have touched so many of us, and he will be sorely missed.


Services in Joel’s honor:

 

  • Gathering of Family, Friends, and Coworkers

    Friday, August 15, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

    Home of Carol and Steve Knight

    3349 Aura Circle, Salt Lake City, Utah

    (This informal evening will serve in lieu of a traditional viewing.)

 

  • Celebration of Life

    Saturday, August 16, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    Larkin Sunset Gardens

    1950 E. Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah

    Opportunity to greet Joel’s family: 10:00–10:45 a.m.

 

All who wish to attend are warmly welcome.

 

Joel’s contributions to our chapter and the right-of-way community will not be forgotten, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

 

Deepest Regards,

IRWA Chapter 38 Board



A brief message from our Secretary, Ben LeFevre:


It is with a sad heart that we inform you that our good friend Joel Nelson has passed

away. Joel passed away at the Huntsman Cancer Institute on Monday July 28th after a

short battle with late stage cancer, which had been diagnosed only a few weeks earlier.

This comes as quite a shock to many of us that were talking to him and working with

him just a few weeks ago. Joel was a proud member of our local IRWA chapter for over

20 years, and always brightened the room. I probably speak for all of you when I say

there are few IRWA meetings better than the ones where Joel would walk us around the

airport and point out the amazing stuff they do there.


There is a gathering of family, friends, & coworkers planned for this Friday evening

(August 15) and Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning August 16th . A link to Joel’s

obituary is below, as well as the attached PDF file, so please take a minute to read it and learn a few things about our friend.



All the best,

Ben LeFevre, Chapter Treasurer



 
 
 

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