John, you are so missed, we loved you and will always have a place in our heart for you.  Jordan, this is so you can forever remember how much your father was loved and how much he loved you.  Bianca, I hope this will help you to forever see your love in all of our eyes.

We enjoyed your enthusiasm during the holidays, I will keep tabs and Jordan to make sure he has at least the basics to share your enthusiasm for the Holidays.   Love. Titi Jenny

Rest in peace John, you will be missed.. you are the only one who give me a good haircut 

                                                       Jonie  & Susie

John is such a wonderful man.  We got to know him over the past couple years just at his workplace.  He's the only person who has ever got my son through haircuts without any meltdowns because he has got to know him and his triggers and was always so patient and compassionate. Dozens of families I've met with kids on the autism spectrum would come to John because of how great he dealt with kids with sensory disorders.
I found this out just today when I called to book a cut with him for my 9 yr old. No, we didn't know him outside of the salon, but he became a trusted friend to my son. My son has lost someone who took the time to love on him and understand him even though it was just for 20 minutes once every couple months.
Thank you, John, for simply being kind.

John I will never forget how we would talk about the Broncos and Fantasy Football.  You were always Courteous and just a good man.

John You cut my hair. You are too young to have been taken.  God bless your Family

Steve Lenehan

John will be missed from all of his friends and Alumni at International Salon and Spa Academy.

May God bless you and give you peace. You were to young to be taken from this world, and I'm sorry for the loved ones you've left behind. Ever since I've heard about the news, your memories keep popping up in my mind. I didn't know you as the man you became but of the boy you once were. I miss you. I hope you are in a better place and living in peace!

To my brother in law...you helped make your sister into the woman I love and for that I will always be thankful. You were a very special person and a wonderful father. You will be missed but it is obvious you have a higher calling. Take care and known that we all love you.

Sending my condolences from a distance. Forever in my prayers.

My name is Karen,  John was my son's hero who cut his hair. John was an amazing man to take the time to talk to my son about football, cartoons, movies, etc....... He shared stories of his own son to my son. We had to tell my son that John had to go with the Angels, he told us no one can ever cut his hair again. All he keeps saying  is I want to take John  flowers. Thank you John for being in my son's life and making such a big impact on him.

John, I can't believe that on this day 11/27/15 I'm on my way to watch you leave this physical world. It's been some years since we saw one another but it will always remain that you were such a great friend to me growing up, from middle school to high school. You will never be forgotten... Love you

Time flies u think you will have time to c those u haven't in years but God has his plans and has called you to his side, you will always n in my heart n mind.....

John, you were such an amazing person, you always found ways to make us all laugh! You were such a great dad, I will always remember visiting you and how you were always full of energy! You would take Jordan and my kids out to play, whether it was to a park or just out front to play soccer, football, skateboarding, or whatever fun thing the kids wanted to do. It was always an adventure with you! We will always love you! And I will never forget you shouting "Rick James" nearly everyday that I saw you!

John, you were full of life and such an amazing person. Not only were you blessed in my life as my little cousin, but more importantly you were a little brother to me. I will always lift you up in spirit and your presence will never be forgotten. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you and all of the great times we had. My heart grieves but your presence is all around us putting that smile on our faces. You were the joy and the life when we were together having good times. Until we meet again little cousin, I love you with all my heart and you will never be forgotten.

John: You are a fantastic person and I am truly a better man for having known you. You were always so amazing to not only me, but to everyone with whom you interacted. You put a smile on countless faces and have changed the lives of so many. Although you were only with us for a short time, your impact will be forever.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jon-Jon's talent was obvious in his caring and good sense of humor and most of all, his faith in Chuito, He reached out to family and friends with a smile and a great heart.  A father that had pride and love for his son Jordan.  This young warrior, with great quick musical flow, could sight, spot and spit with ease.  -Santo Dios, Santo Fuerte, Santo Inmortal, librenos Senor de todo mal.   Titi Jenny Lynn Van Harlinger

Theresa and Dawn my heart goes out to you both.. May God comfort you and your family during this sad time.. With love Dottie and Amber Rose.

Your shining light emanating from your beautiful gentle soul and that touched so many people's lives will continue to shine John, my son, forever each day in my heart, friends lives and in all eternity. I know you are still with me and our creator for you so loved and honored him both in writings and depictions. Thanks for all the beautiful words honoring our creator that give me strength in your passing and that I will cherish forever while on this earth and till I see you again in heaven. I was able to protect you since your first and last breath. I so believe in our beautiful creator of our earth and although took you with him early, my faith in him and his work is even stronger. The night before your passing I was researching scripture and reading about creation to better understand judgement day. As you know I have cared deeply for all of humanity and its well being via my devoted time away from you or paid work. I love you always John.

Your shining light emanating from your beautiful gentle soul and that touched so many people's lives will continue to shine John, my son, forever each day in my heart, friends lives and in all eternity. I know you are still with me and our creator for you so loved and honored him both in writings and depictions. Thanks for all the beautiful words honoring our creator that give me strength in your passing and that I will cherish forever while on this earth and till I see you again in heaven. I was able to protect you since your first and last breath. I so believe in our beautiful creator of our earth and although took you with him early, my faith in him and his work is even stronger. The night before your passing I was researching scripture and reading about creation to better understand judgment day. As you know I cared deeply for all of humanity and its well being via my devoted time away from you or paid work. I love you always John.

To Dawn and your family may you find comfort in knowing that John will see you again,  and remember the times that you had on this earth. He loved his big sister...

John and I were brother and sister. Two peas in a pod. We loved each other very much. There was not a day that went by where we did not communicate in some sort of way. We often shared life advice and laughed at each other.  I will miss his big bear hugs and laugh. He leaves behind a son that meant more than anything to him. My brother John was a wonderful father. I am so proud of him for that and feel truly blessed that I was able to tell him that. John was loved by so many people. He was loved because he had the most caring heart and knew how to make people laugh. I know that my brother would want for every one to have their moment to mourn but then to quickly move on to laughing about the moments they shared together. He loved you all. John, my dear brother,  I love you.

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John Michael Nielsen

July 12, 1984 – November 20, 2015

Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

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