Gerry J. Nielsen Obituary
The passing of Gerry J. Nielsen in San Leandro, California, born in Julesburg, Colorado leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 11, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Gerry has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Van Dutton and Helen Dutton; her husband Richard Lane Nielsen; and her siblings, Patricia Griffin, Van Jr. and Robert Dutton.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kelly Nielsen of Hayward and Catherine Nielsen of Wasilla; and her grandson Austin Lane Lafayette of Hayward.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Gerry's memory to the Oakland Zoo.
