May 16, 1952 — Oct. 9, 2025

Laurie Kaye Nielsen Beardall passed away peacefully at home in St. George, Utah surrounded by family on Oct. 9, 2025, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was 73. Laurie was born on May 16, 1952, in Provo, Utah to Stan and Lois Nielsen. Among six children – four older sisters and one younger brother, she grew up in a home affectionately called “maniac mansion” – a home filled with love, laughter, hard work, and plenty of fun.

From an early age, she learned the importance of service, compassion, and loyalty to loved ones. Laurie was energetic, outgoing, competitive, and a friend to all. She loved tennis, and later enjoyed golf, skiing, and boating. Cooking was one of her many passions and the kitchen was her “happy place.”

She married her eternal compan

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