Chris Arne Nielsen, 39, of Miles City passed away May 5, 2013 in Miles City.
Chris was born on January 22, 1974, the son of Ernie E and Sandra L. (Hirsch) Nielsen. He attended grade school in Kinsey and Miles City and graduated from Custer County District High School in 1992. He worked at Trinity Rail in Miles City. He did many odd jobs for contractors and has been at the Pine Hills Youth Correctional Facility for 17 years where he served as a correctional officer at the time of his death.
Chris played pool and loved hunting elk, deer, and birds. He trained his chocolate lab/boxer mix “Magnum” as a hunting dog. He loved animals. He enjoyed 4-wheeling and “mudding” in his 4 wheel Nissan truck. Chris loved basketball, baseball, and softball.
Chris is survived by his mother Sandy Nielsen of Manhattan, MT and a sister Raechell Nielsen of Bozeman, MT as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Chris was preceded in death by his father Ernie E. Nielsen and his grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday May 10, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday May 10, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Abbie Phillips says
You will be sorely missed old friend.
Melody Jungels says
Chris I just don’t understand, but yet I do. I always admired how you handled life and looked up to your strength. You were a great friend. Brad and I had great times with you and we will both miss you greatly. My condolences and heartfelt sorrow go out to your family whom I’m sure will truly not understand how this could be. You and your family will be in my prayers; you, I will pray that you’ve found the peace that you were searching for and for your family, that God will hold each and everyone of them in his arms tightly, and keep them very close to him through this very difficult time and give them the strength that they will need at this time. Chris, I truly hope you are at peace, but the selfish part of me so wants you to be here; you were a good friend and good friends are so hard to find. Brad and I will miss you so much.
Laura Monasmith says
Those of us left behind never know what to say, think or even feel. My prayers are going out for Carrie and your mother.
Carmen Jablinske Knutson says
To the Family of Chris– I have known Chris for lots of years. He was friends with my son, Aaron Nelson, also knew my other sons. We shared many happy times with Chris. He was always right there if we needed anything. I will miss his smile– my heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. Cherish your memories. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Beach says
Chris and I started at Pine Hills together. We worked together in several units and I enjoyed him very much. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maxine Hardy says
To Chris’ family: It was a pleasure and an honor to work with Chris. Pine Hills will not be the same without him. May God bring you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Emily Bennett says
Chris loved to play pool and my family and i r praying for his family during this time
Jodi Kirkwood says
To Chris’ family- i worked with Chris for many years at Pine Hills. i thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris. He would give me “crap” whenever he had the opportunity and was a good sport when I dished it back to him. He always made me smile- he will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stan & Judy Scott says
Our heartfelt prayers go out to Sandy & Keri for their great loss
We have lost a great friend and teammate
We will surely miss him forever
mike and myrna higgins says
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we care and are praying for Chris’ family. We liked Chris and I know that many hearts are breaking over this. May the Lord keep you covered with His love and strength. Mike and Myrna Higgins
Rene (Irene Johnson daughter) and family says
Sandy–I’m so sadden by the news of your son, may God hold your heart and guide you through this difficult time.
Byron and Denise Bosckis says
I worked with Chris for the last 15 years, I have played pool with him for 10. He enjoyed to laugh and make other do the same. We enjoyed the get togethers, whether it was hiding easter eggs, playing monopoly, or just hanging out at the bbq cooking. My heart goes out to Carrie, his family, and all his friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Punky and David Mann says
We are very sorry for your loss Sandy and Carrie. Chris will be missed very dearly.
wayne george says
I will miss you my friend. Even though as time went by we would only bumb into each other every other year or so, he would always stop, smile, and talk with me. I enjoyed our time very much and will treasure those memories always.
Bruce, Kimberly & Family says
Sandy, Raechel, and other family, so very saddened for your loss of another Angel. My heart goes out to you and may God comfort you thru such another hard hard time. You will get thru this stay strong and keep believing in your faith. God Bless You so much. Love Kimberly and Family
Kimberly and kevin Cooper says
I am saddened to see you go you have been in my life for 20 years you were like a dad to me.I will allways keep you in my heart. I love you and will miss you chris.you are at peace now and with your dad in the sky playing pool and having smiles on your faces.me and mom will help watch over your mom.Rip Chris
Kyle and Brynn says
Well Chris, there is not much left to say that hasn’t already been said by everyone else, Just that you were truly an amazing man, and pool player and will be missed by far tooo many! We may not understand why and probably never will, but at least you can now be at peace and with your father! We all LOVE and MISS ya! R>I>P CHRIS!!
Shannon Miller Gjerde says
Chris and I met in high school; we dated on and off a couple times but remained good friends…. as the years moved past us, we lost contact… but thanks to facebook we reconnected about 3-4 years back…. we would chat once in awhile, catch up and remember silly things we did. Just three months ago we talked for a bit… he seemed a little down…. but then he would brighten up…. I know you missed you Dad something fierce…. I hope you have the comfort of him near you now. I’ll always remember your sweet, adorable and mischievous smile…. the Wiesel you had hanging in your truck that I would try to take… and you said one day I would get it… I never did. 🙂 I have so many memories of you.. they were all good. Rest in peace, my friend. I pray that one day I’ll see you in Heaven and we can enjoy the silly again. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Sandy and family,
We were sorry to hear the news about Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hold your memories close. God bless.
Beverly Neyens-Miller says
Although I didn’t know Chris like others, we had a special relationship that continued, although miles apart. Hours of talks on the phone with “Honey Jack”. Chris was one that I could tease and tease and know that it would come back threefold. I would have loved to meet his cousin as somehow he said the only one that was somewhat like me with the “fun and harrassment (dirty teasing)” given him was from her. I thank Judy & Stan for introducing us, as for the short time in life, I knew I had a great friend in Miles City that welcomed me anytime. I will miss you, Chris. I was just getting ready to send you another tin for your Jack collection but I will keep it as a memory to you. My heart goes out to your mother, family & friends. Take care my friend.
Leroy & Pearl Hirsch says
Sandy & Family, We are sorry to hear about. We hope he finds Peace that he was looking for & now he can be with his Father. God Bless. Pearl, LeRoy – Shane, Shawn & Chad Hirsch.
Jeri Anderson says
Chris and I worked together for a number of years. I was always appreciative of his dedication and commitment, as well as his willingness to “be a pain…” and stand up against injustices against coworkers and the kids. When I saw him last summer, it was again as he was helping someone. He was so genuine and caring and I could always count on him to be real, even if it was tough to hear, and could count on him to always follow it up with a laugh.
His death, in no way, takes away from his life. I will always be glad to listen, to share story, or to shed a tear…
Vickie Schneidt says
I am so very sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. I worked with him at Pine Hills and the students thought highly of him. He will be missed by many.
Pam Bovee says
I work at PHYCF,I did not know Chris well,but do know he was good with the youth. He will be missed by them and his co-workers. Rest in Peace Chris.
Rick Bishop says
A few weeks ago I came across an old elementary basketball picture where Chris and I were teammates. Of course we looked a little goofy, but it reminded me of how Chris was always a genuine good guy and left lasting good memories. I’ll miss knowing that he is not out there helping someone.
Mike and Deeon Bickle says
I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Chris during his employment at Pine Hills. I will miss his smile and sense of humor. He left some very good memories with everyone. I pray that his family will find peace and understanding during this difficult time.
Sarah [danielson] Guttierez says
I went to school with Chris and I can honestly say was truly one the good guys. He always had a smile and always helped everyone out. I may never understand everything nor may we ever have the answers we want I only hope he is at peace. I also hope that he can help train some of the dogs I have had who are now in heaven. I will miss u and will be sad knowing such a great person is not with us anymore. Rip and I will keep u and your family into prayers.
J Johnson says
Dear Family and friends of Chris Nielson. – please be comforted by the beautiful memories of Chris Nielson and by the sure hope of Bible promises that will be fulfilled. In the Bible book of Genesis, we notice that God intended for mankind to live in perfect conditions in the Garden of Eden, which was a paradise where everything was “very good” (Gen 1:31). Suffering and death were not a part of God’s purpose but was introduced through Adam’s disobedience (Gen 2:17). There will come a time when the dead are resurrected (John 5:28, 29) and death will be done away with (Revelation 21:4) Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge that leads to everlasting life (John 17:3). Hopefully, faith in these Bible promises will ease the pain from this loss as you look forward to seeing Chris Nielson again under perfect Paradise conditions as promised in the Bible.
Ed and Stacy Tharp says
Chris was one of kind ! He would give you the shirt off his back and was always there when you called. He will be missed everyday. Our prayers go out to his family.
Theresa Bradshaw says
SANDY AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS. AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU I WILL MISS MY BEST FRIEND/ AND BROTHER HE HAS BEEN MY LIFE LINE FOR OVER 22 years
Carrie Ann Lange says
You will be miss in so many ways Chris. So sorry for what and why with only heavenky father understand s. Rest now in peace. Prayers for your family stay strong look towards the heavens taking it a day at a time with Gods hands on you daily walk.
Merry DeAnda says
To the Family of Chris– I have known Chris for approx 6 years. He was a wonderful person and I will miss him. He was an avid Jack Daniel Collector and when I’s get new JD products in I call Chris to let him know. He was a wonderful person , who we really enjoyed. I will miss his sense of humor, his good nature and his laugh. Our hearts go out to all of his family.. Chris was a wonderful person. We are praying for you, Chris and Chris’s family.. God bless you and Chris
Keith & Barb Hoover says
So Sorry to hear the news. Chris was a nice guy! My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone!
Beverly Mackie says
I’m so sorry for the loss of a great friend….son….brother……16 years of laughs and good times….although I will never understand why…..I will think of you often and remember that laugh and smile….RIP my friend…..those of us you have left behind will miss you….
Mark Winkley says
Sandy I was shocked to hear of the news of Chris’s passing. As you know Chris and I ran around in school together ever since he moved to town in junior high from Kinsey only a block away. We ran around together in high school and later on. A lot of nights during high school out coon hunting in Kinsey with the hounds till the wee hours of the morning, and driving around in his grandfather’s old hand me down Chevy pickup jumping the water plant road tracks catching air messing around in the shop. We made it through high school and graduated. Later we worked together at the County Jail you included. He later went on to Pine Hills; I soon followed and got to work with Chris again for almost 15 years there. He was a good guy that always stood up for people’s rights in the work place out there, and was afraid to speak up. We would always have fun giving Ernie grief whenever we saw him out working in maintenance at Pine Hills and Ernie would blame us for the few gray hairs he had back then. I will truly miss him God Bless you and Raechell during this difficult time.
Karina Meidinger-Lahue says
Sandy and Raechelle,
So sorry to hear about Chris. May your memories bring a smile to your face and may God comfort you in your tears. Thinking of you!
Dena Sprandel Lang says
My deepest sympathy. I don’t remember exactly when I met Chris, but it was a long time ago, ~ before high school. Chris was an all around good guy. Every time I ran into him he always had a smile on his face and never had anything but kind words to say. Within the last few months I was actually able to sit and talk with him for a bit, and he hadn’t changed… he was still that friendly, funny, smiling, genuine person he always was. He will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shelley "Walker" Bell says
Raechell and Sandy…I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Klein says
Sandy…I am so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers coming you way during this difficult time…..
Lou says
Sandy, Raechell, (and all others);
Sending my love, hugs, and also expressing my sadness for your pain. Let us all seek for that stillness which comes from the good memories shared with Chris. “Heart you” Sandy.
Cassandra Walton says
Sandy, I am so sorry , sending hugs and kisses, love you Cassie Walton (Kercheval)
Aimee B says
Raechell, I’m so very sorry about your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in your memories and those around you. Take care of yourselves.
Marie Farnum Kluver says
Dear Sandy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Birkland says
Sandy and Raechell
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I never in my wildest dreams thought we would know this world without Chris in it. I couldn’t believe the news when I heard it. Chris was one of the very few people I consider a true friend and would give anything to play just one more game of pool with him.
Jeff
Kyle and Gail (Hirsch) Shaw says
Sandy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian Campbell says
My condolences go out to the Nielsen family. I appreciate the friendships that you shared with my family as we grew up. Chris was a caring person and will be sincerely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adam Dietrich says
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that Chris was a part of. He will truly be missed. We had some good times Chris.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Family and friends of Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this diffuclt time.
My Dad Don LaRose worked with Chris and Ernie at Pine Hills and I got to know them
both when I use to Manage the Conoco Quik Stop when they came in the C-store.
Chris will be dearly miss by all.
I can just see my Dad, Ernie and Chris talking about the Pine Hills, hunting and fishing.
God Bless and Rest in peace Chris.
((“HUGS”))
.
Julie Hubbard says
Sandy,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a good person. I remember shooting pool at your house when we were in high school and generally bumming around being the teenagers we were at the time. Hopefully, Chris and Ernie are now playing on the best pool table in heaven and taking on all comers! Chris will be missed by so many people.
Doug Benge says
Sandy:
So sorry to get the news of your loss. Tough to find the right words at a time like this. Suffice it to say everyone is thinking of you. There are some mysteries in life for which there seems to be no answer, at least for us earthly beings. Best wishes.
Doug Benge
Jeremey Harms says
Chris, you were and will always be one of my best friends. I looked up to you for many reasons. You were the one person that I though this would never happen to. I understand that you must have had your reason(s), but never mind that. You were always like a big brother to me and I will cherish that for the rest of my life. I love you man and I will never forget you.
Sandy, I now have more of an understanding about why this all happened from us talking the other night. I still find it tough to think about all this as well as you do too. But no matter the situation I want you to know that you will always have special place in my life. If you ever need anything please let me know.
Nancy Rohloff says
Sandy and Loved Ones:
I worked with Chris at Kinsey when he was a young child. As his speech therapist, don’t remember if he had a lisp or didn’t say his “r” correctly. Regardless, I remember that twinkle in his eye and that winning smile. Later in life I would wave to him as I passed his house and always got a big wave back. I’m waving at him now and with each wave comes a heartfelt prayer for each of you left behind. Blessings and Strength to you all! Miss Nancy
Sue and Eddie Flanery says
Never met Chris in person, my husband and I met him through Facebook. Always had something good to say. Sorry for your loss, prayers to the family and may he rest in peace.
Kim English says
Knew Chris through a game we played through Facebook he was a sweet guy he will be missed by all that knew him. So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Chris macfarlane says
Never met chris in person, met him on facebook in a game. Great guy always helped, and had positive things to say. Sorry for your familys loss, sending prayers for friends and family
Monroe Ownby jr. says
Chris..I known you as CAN2 on FB…………Always a great guy and helped so many…..You always had a open hand to help others……I tip my hat to you bud…Your in a better place now…Ride easy bud…….
Dirty-WAR
Nick Peterson says
Chris was a great player online and I will miss him. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Chris’s family.
jeff anders says
I didn’t know Chris pernonaly ,but over a year playing a game on facebook we became freinds. He was always helping others out in the game , i am going to miss talking to him. I am truley sorry for your lost .My heart goes out to the family and friends.May God be with you.
David Rickett says
Chris, was an amazing man with a talent to make anybody and everybody smile. I had not seen him in a lot of yours but his passing saddens me. Another bright light that has left this earth to soon. our prayers go out to the family that they may find piece.
Michael Adrian says
My prayers go out to Chris and his family in their time of sorrow and loss.
Nick Kneale says
So sorry to hear of Chris’s passing,never knew him personally,only threw a FB game,always there to help out where and when it was needed, my thoughts go out to family and friends,RIP Bud
Stuart and Melanie Vestaskew says
We never knew Chris personally, to us he was CAN2 in a game on FB where we became friends, he was always there to help other players and offer advice or just chat. We will miss him and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace buddy.
Dana Jablinske says
My heart is broken over the loss of Chris. He was a great friend to my nephew Aaron Nelson. We don’t know why this happened, but I’m sure Chris has his reasons. The first time I met Chris, he was at my mom’s Dolores’ home – He cracked some joke about me and just smiled and laughed. He then hugged me and said he looked forward to teasing me even more. I’ll never forget his laugh or smile. He was part of our family for many years.
Please know he is now in heaven with Ernie and my mom “Gramma J.” She’ll be fussing over him as she always did. Mom visited Chris in the hospital when he wrecked his bike. He came to spend time with her after she had broken her leg. He was only a phone call away.
We’ll miss you dearly Chris!!! Peace be with you and your family.
Auntie Dana Rae
Ken & Kristi Stein says
So very, very sorry to hear about Chris. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you, Sandy and family.
Joe & Cathi Peila says
Words are so inadequate but all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eileen & Vern Entzel says
Sandy and Raechell
Chris was a great person who always had a smile. Vern will really miss their little talks at work and Eileen will miss the times we saw him out and about and our great visits and when he would stop by the house. You are in our prayers
Bill and Donna Ronning says
Sandy and Raechell
We are so sorry to hear about Chris..our prayers are with you.
Dawn Kelllmer says
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a good guy. I went to school with him. Now he and my husband can play pool in heaven. God bless you all.
Niki MINKOFF Snyder says
I’m so shocked and saddened by this news , I worked with Chris at pine hills he was such an awesome person !!!! He will be greatly missed my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family and friends so sorry to hear this , I’m still finding it hard to believe 🙁 he was good at his job too will be missed !
Ann Atkinson says
Chris will be missed. He was quite a character, and everyone who knew him, loved him. A big
heart, always ready to help, and a gentle soul. An excellent Officer to cover your back. RIP.
Neighbor says
May Chris Nielsen RIP, at times the painful blow to the heart from death can be so great that it crushes the spirit towards any hope, in despair and grief let God’s word cushion the blow with the helmet of salvation in Hope found in his Word the bible, “but I would not have you to be ignorant, brethen, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope” 1 Thessalonians 4:13
” Our Father in the Heavens let your name be sanctified. Let your will take place, as in Heaven, also upon Earth.” Matthew 6:9,10; Psalms 37:11; John 5:28,29; Psalms 115:16
Joanne Cowles says
Please accept my deepest sympathy as your pain must be great. The Bible holds out God’s promises of restoring the earth to paradise where there will be a resurrection of the dead. The meek will inherit the earth and there will no longer be pain, sorrow or even death as those former things will have passed away. Jehovah God actually yearns to bring back the dead.
John 5:28,29 ; Psalm 37:29; Revelation 21:3,4; Job 14:13-15
Until the time when you welcome him back may the promises for our future paradise earth be of comfort.
Sean U. says
I had spent a lot of time with Chris where he worked. I got to know him pretty well. He helped me through some of the hardest, most difficult things in my life. I can honestly say he helped me become the man I am. I will honor him forever and always. And never, NEVER, shall I forget the debt I owe him.