Chad Michael Neilson

Chad Michael Neilson, the best MF husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, left this earthly life on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. He was born to Christine Larsen Neilson and Jim McArthur on April 29th, 1978, in California. At nine months old, his family moved to St. George, Utah. Later his parents separated, and he was affectionately raised by his dad, Bruce Neilson. Growing up in a blended family Chad always brought his siblings together. He made our family laugh endlessly, which made for the best bond between us. Our Neilson family gatherings will never be the same without his loving way of teasing everyone, particularly his nieces and nephews. Chad was an avid rollerblader. He had the Jnco’s, long hair and all. Even as he became “older” he still skated like he was a pro! He had a love for screamo music. He and his cousin Kenny could tear up a mosh pit! He rocked out to songs only he understood in his Black Death Mitsubishi as the oil burned intensely from the muffler. Chad caught the attention of Christeen at State Bank in Santa Clara. Chad and Christeen fell deeply in love and they had a partnership that he cherished with every part of his soul. Chad also brought his amazing son Anthony into his new family. Chad instantly bonded with Christeen’s son Kson. And Christeen raised Anthony like he was her own. Together they had Jackson and Weston. Chad lived for the moments he could be with his sons doing what they loved: paintballing, fishing, and enjoying the mountain air. His boys were undoubtedly the most treasured parts of his life. Chad's paintball community pushed him to live life to the fullest! Many friendships were formed on the battlefield. The paintball trips he took with his sons and his teammates were some of his greatest memories. He encouraged everyone to try paintballing (as if we all wanted to get pelted with paintballs and compare welts). Chad found a lot of peace fishing up on Cedar Mountain or at the lake near his home. Every moment with his family gave him life. Chad's sister Amanda helped him get a job with Brown Consulting Engineering which was when his career in land surveying began. Recently he worked for DSG (Development Solutions) and always bragged about the amazing scenery he got to call his “office”. There is a lot of ground his hands have touched around Southern Utah. He took pride in his job and loved the people he worked for. His work family will miss his huge presence and quality surveying. Chad found comfort in the LDS church over the last few years. He served mostly with the young men. He could always relate to the kids. He understood and never judged another human for their shortcomings. He could pick anyone up from the lowest of lows. He always offered the best advice--and his inappropriate jokes kept the room bright and happy. Chad is survived by his loving wife, Christeen; his sons, Anthony, Kson (Christa), Jackson, and Weston; his mother, Christy Neilson; father, Jim McArthur; his in-laws, Brad and Lorri Stapley; his brothers, Ryan (Jeannette), Taylor (Tammy), Cory (Brooke); his sisters, Irene, Amanda, Heather (Dan) and Kariann (JD). Chad also had an army of doting nieces and nephews who will miss their Uncle Chad telling them to “do your homework”. He had cousins that were best friends and of course his friends that are family, always. Chad will now have a joyful reunion with his loving Heavenly Father, his grandparents and his dad, Bruce. Chad was larger than life and it is hard to adequately describe him in such a short space. We encourage everyone to find humor in the good days and the bad like Chad always did. Hold onto his smile, jokes, and love for hot dogs!!!! Services for our Chad will be held on Monday, April 10th, 2023, at the Ivins LDS Stake Center, 260 E. 1060 S. Ivins, UT 84738. Viewing from 10:00am-11:30am. Services at 12:00pm. Graveside service will be immediately afterwards at the Ivins Cemetery Services will also be broadcast via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95706900866

Chad Michael Neilson

April 29, 1978 - April 1, 2023