Howard C. Nielson

Howard Curtis Nielson (September 12, 1924 – May 20, 2020) was an American politician in the Republican Party. From 1983 to 1991, Nielson represented Utah's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Howard C. Nielson
Member of the Utah Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 20, 1997  December 31, 2000
Preceded byCharles H. Stewart
Succeeded byCurt Bramble
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Utah's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 1983  January 3, 1991
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byBill Orton
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 1973  January 12, 1975
Succeeded byRonald L. Rencher
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
In office
January 9, 1967  January 12, 1975
Personal details
Born
Howard Curtis Nielson

(1924-09-12)September 12, 1924
Richfield, Utah, U.S.
DiedMay 20, 2020(2020-05-20) (aged 95)
South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Julia Adams (died 2003)
Donna Packard (2006–2015; her death)
Children7 (including Howard Jr. and Jim)
Alma materUniversity of Utah (BS)
University of Oregon (MS)
Stanford University (MBA, PhD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Forces
Years of service1943–1946
Rank Sergeant
Battles/warsWorld War II
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