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In Memory Of
Gary Lee Nelson
1984
2015
Gary Lee Nelson
October 23, 1984 — October 22, 2015
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Gary Lee Nelson was born on October 23, 1984 at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho to Jeffrey Lee Nelson and Kimberly Ann Nelson. Gary graduated from East High School in Cheyenne Wyoming and then attended Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne Wyoming for two years. On June 1, 2013 Gary married the love of his life Marissa E. Garnica in a ceremony in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Gary loved all things Ninja Turtle and playing his video games in his spare time. Gary also enjoyed the outings to the mountains with Marissa, friends, and activities like biking, wake surfing, and camping. Gary had an incredible sense of humor that he shared with his family and friends.
Gary was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer in August of 2014. He fought a very hard battle with this disease until the end. Gary passed away on October 22, 2015 in the presence of friends and family.
Gary is survived by his wife, Marissa; Baby A and Baby B Garnica-Nelson; parents, Jeff and Kim Nelson;, grandparents, Phyllis and Hensel Nelson; grandpa, Butch McGrane; mother in law, Laura Garnica, and God Daughter, Cassandra Murray, and best friend, Eric McCaffery.
Gary's legacy will continue on through his children that are due to be born in May of 2016. Gary fondly called them Thing One and Thing Two.
A Visitation will be held on Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Grandview Cemetery.
Everyone is invited to a reception at the Knights of Columbus, 121 N. Meldrum Street from 12;00 - 4:00 pm following the Mass.
Gary loved all things Ninja Turtle and playing his video games in his spare time. Gary also enjoyed the outings to the mountains with Marissa, friends, and activities like biking, wake surfing, and camping. Gary had an incredible sense of humor that he shared with his family and friends.
Gary was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer in August of 2014. He fought a very hard battle with this disease until the end. Gary passed away on October 22, 2015 in the presence of friends and family.
Gary is survived by his wife, Marissa; Baby A and Baby B Garnica-Nelson; parents, Jeff and Kim Nelson;, grandparents, Phyllis and Hensel Nelson; grandpa, Butch McGrane; mother in law, Laura Garnica, and God Daughter, Cassandra Murray, and best friend, Eric McCaffery.
Gary's legacy will continue on through his children that are due to be born in May of 2016. Gary fondly called them Thing One and Thing Two.
A Visitation will be held on Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Grandview Cemetery.
Everyone is invited to a reception at the Knights of Columbus, 121 N. Meldrum Street from 12;00 - 4:00 pm following the Mass.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Monday, October 26, 2015
Starts at 6:00 pm
Bohlender Funeral Chapel
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