Sophia Nielsen
Montpelier Examiner, Friday, 15 January 1915, page 1
ST CHARLES-Another one of Bear Lake Valley's pioneers passed to the Great Beyond last Saturday in the person of Mrs. Sophia Nielsen, who died at the advanced age of 98 years. Grandma Nielsen had always enjoyed the best of health and even in her last days she was free from any pain. Her end came peacefully. She was a native of Denmark but came to Utah with her family by ox team in 1864. Two years later she came to Bear Lake Valley where she has since resided and where her children are all living, except one daughter, who resides in Salt Lake.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters. Her funeral services were held in the meeting house today and were attended by a large congregation of relatives and friends. The speakers all testified to the many noble traits of the deceased and to the worthy life she lived. Her casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings. Two granddaughters, Grace and Carrie Pugmire of Salt Lake attended the services.