Next-door neighbor shares what it was like growing up next to President Russell M. Nelson

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Steve Rich recalls growing up next to President Russell M. Nelson.

Rich remembers Nelson shoveling sidewalks and conducting comprehensive mission interviews.

Melinda Rich admired Nelson's dedication to practicing talks during morning walks.

SALT LAKE CITY — Among those remembering their time with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson are those who lived closest to him, neighbors who grew up with President Nelson's kids and watched the church president as a father.

He lived in the Harvard-Yale area in Salt Lake City and the neighbors say they were involved in everything from the small moments to the big moments with the Nelson family.

Steve Rich grew up next door to President Nelson and his earliest memory was being served by Preside