Beth Kiyoko Nielsen of Cerritos California who passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 83, was predeceased by her son, Don Nielsen.

She was the youngest member of the Nakaya family who were interned at the Gila River Relocation Center.

Beth was the front office manager and face of the Ken Iwaki Chiropractic in  Artesia over 35 years.  Involvement with the City of Cerritos included the Frontier Little League, PTA and Cerritos High School Booster Club.

She is survived by her husband: Howard Nielsen; children, Scott, Greg (Colleen) Nielsen and Jon (Janine) Nielsen; and nine Nielsen grandchildren, Corey, Casey, Colby, Bryce, Kayla, Jadyn, Jarret, Ryan and Rei.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday March 26, 2022 at the  Rolling Hills United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm.