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Tamara Nielsen

August 13, 1967 — March 2, 2016

Funeral service for Tamara Nielsen will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2016 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Tamara "Tami" Lee Nielsen, age 48, of Gillette, WY passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2016 from a pulmonary embolism. Tami was born on August 13, 1967 to Harold and Mary Nielsen in Jackson Hole, WY. She spent her school years going in between Jackson and Gillette, but graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 1985. Tami had a big heart and cared for everyone and everything. She had a great love for children, dogs, horses and old western movies. Everyone that was around Tami enjoyed the blessing in her infectious laughter and support. Tami was the sun, bringing growth and happiness to everything she touched. Tami is survived by her mother, Mary Murdock of Jackson Hole, WY; father, Harold Nielsen of Wessington Springs, SD; son, Colton Watkins of Gillette; daughter, Kori Watkins of Gillette, sisters, Bonita Schweitzer of Gillette, Debra Hunt of Jackson Hole, WY, Samantha Jackson of Delta, CO, brothers, Mark Nielsen of Gillette, Jeffrey Nielsen of Jackson Hole, WY; granddaughter, Skylee Watkins, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and her faithful dog, Kawi.She is preceded in death by her grandparents, and her first born son, Brandon Watkins.Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in Tami's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the web at www.gillettememorialchapel.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716
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