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Lillian Lucille (Joan) Goding Nielsen was called home from this earth on January 5, 2020.

Lillian was born September 2, 1926 in Potter to William and Cora (Brothers) Goding. She graduated from Potter Public School and then attended Chadron State College.

On Dec. 18, 1948, she married Earl Hermansen Nielsen in Laramie, Wyo. To this union, three sons were born: David, Paul and Kurt.

The family lived in Okinawa for 10 years working for the U.S. Army and continued working for the government when returning to the States.

Joan was an avid reader of history, biography and mystery books. She and he...