1950 - 2020
On the evening of April 8, 2020, Kristie Neilson Goates passed
away in Kentwood, Michigan from Alzheimer's.
She was born on October 26, 1950 to George E. and Marjorie (Anderson)
Neilson in Murray, Utah. She grew up in
Rupert, Idaho, graduating from Minico High School in June 1968, before
attending Brigham Young University where she met her husband A.Wayne
Goates.
They were married for time and all eternity on June 1, 1973, and lived in Idaho, Oregon, and Michigan. She is survived by her husband; mother; daughters-
Bryn (Zachary) Grisham and Bree (Collin Bradford) Goates; brothers - Erik, Jon
(Sherry), and Kjel (Kitti) Neilson; sisters - Karla (Nick) Boren, Lisa Neilson,
and Marta Neilson; and four grand children.
She blessed many lives with her enchanting smile and laugh. Alzheimer's qualified her to be among the very meek who will inherit the earth. The following link provides a chronological view of Kristie's life. The family would appreciate and welcome any comments or stories below which remember and honor her.
