Kinder-Celebration of Life services honoring Howard Bruce Nielsen, 90, will be held at 11 o’clock a.m. on Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 at Kinder Bible Church. Rev. Don Barrett and CH (COL) Kevin Forrester will officiate. Howard will be laid to rest at McRill Cemetery in Kinder immediately following his services.

   Howard’s family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder on Friday evening, February 13, 2026, from 5 o’clock p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Howard’s visitation will resume at Kinder Bible Church on Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, from 10 o’clock a.m. until the time of service. All of Howard’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder.

   Howard Bruce Nielsen, “The Best Dad In the World”, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026. He was a loving father of two daughters, Beth Naomi Nielsen Perkins and Myra Louise Nielsen Forrester; and he adored his wife, Irma Idell Fontenot Nielsen. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

    Howard graduated in 1954 from Elton High School where he earned the nickname “legs” on the track team. During his school years, Howard gained mechanical skills by working on farm equipment at home and at school. Howard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from McNeese State University in 1959.

   As an adult, Howard was a faithful member of Kinder Bible Church. He served as a Deacon and an Elder. He and Irma served as Gideons witnessing for Christ by distributing Bibles.

   Howard served his country in the United States Army. While at Fort Riley, Kansas, he received the honor of Outstanding Trainee. He also served with the 815th Engineers at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

   Howard enjoyed “working the land”. He and his four siblings were raised on the family farm. They lived and worked together all their lives to build the family’s legacy, “Nielsen Farms.”

   Howard could fix anything. He became an ASE Certified Master Mechanic and worked on large diesel trucks until he retired.

   Howard was a devoted father, pawpaw, and uncle. He lead by example, reflecting his true love for the Lord Jesus Christ.

   Those left to cherish Howard’s memory include his two daughters, Beth Naomi Nielsen Perkins and husband, Billy, and Myra Louise Nielsen Forrester and husband, Kevin; five grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, and Brianna Perkins, and Timothy and Michelle Forrester; two great-grandchildren, Caden Perkins and Paisley Beston; and a host of extended family members and friends.

   Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Mads Peter and Annie Manuel Nielsen; his wife, Irma Idell Fontenot Nielsen; one granddaughter, Faith Forrester; three brothers, James, Ward, and Clifton Nielsen; and one sister, Katherine Nielsen Evans.

   Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Howard’s family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com or on Facebook-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

   In Lieu of Flowers please donate to The Gideons International or Camp Pearl Ministries.

-Obituary written and provided by daughters of Howard Bruce Nielsen