06/18/2026
This Father’s Day, we are honored to spotlight one of the incredible men who serves families at Aaron’s Mortuary – Brigham City; Funeral Assistant Mike Nelsen.
Mike’s life has been built on faith, family, and service. Raised on a cattle ranch in Montana, he learned the value of hard work early in life. He attended Ricks College, served a two-year mission in Ecuador, and later graduated from BYU with a degree in Justice Administration.
Mike and his wife, Carrie, have been married for 47½ years and have called Brigham City home for over 46 years. Together they raised five children and are proud grandparents to 13 grandchildren, with their 14th arriving soon.
A lifelong community servant, Mike spent 43 years in law enforcement, retiring as Brigham City Chief of Police. He and Carrie also served a 19-month mission in Laie, Hawaii. In July 2025, Mike joined Aaron’s Mortuary – Brigham City as a Funeral Assistant, where he continues to serve families with the same compassion, integrity, and dedication that have defined his life and career.
Mike's Legacy of Service:
• Grew up on a cattle ranch in Montana
• Associate Degree in Pre-Law from Ricks College
• Served a 2-year mission in Ecuador
• Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Administration from BYU
• Married to Carrie for 47½ years
• Brigham City resident for 46½ years
• Father of 5 children
• Grandfather of 13 grandchildren, with #14 arriving soon
• Farmer and cattle rancher
• 43-year law enforcement career in Brigham City
• Former Brigham City Chief of Police
• Served a 19-month mission in Laie, Hawaii with Carrie
• Funeral Assistant at Aaron’s Mortuary since July 2025
We are grateful to have Mike as part of the Aaron’s Mortuary family and thankful for the example he sets as a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and community servant. His kindness, wisdom, and genuine concern for others leave a lasting impression on everyone he meets.
Please join us in wishing Mike, and all fathers, grandfathers, and father figures, a very Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for the love, guidance, sacrifice, and strength you provide every day. 💙