Kelsey Wilson, 16, of Laramie died on Friday, November 16, 2018.
She was born on March 1, 2002 to David and Nicole Wilson she attended the Laramie High School.
She loved animals. She found comfort in riding horses and spending time with her dog, Duke and aspired to be a veterinarian. She loved playing golf and board games as well as traveling far and wide and adored picking up seashells on California beaches and swimming in the ocean. She found joy in her music while pampering herself with bath bombs, face masks, makeup and clothing. Kelsey cherished her time with friends and never turned down a sushi roll. At school, she always strived for academic excellence and enjoyed her newfound independence upon getting her driver’s license.
Kelsey is survived by her parents, Nicole and David Wilson; sisters, Amber (Kyle) Beitz, Alexis Wilson, and Jada. Kelsey is also survived by grandparents, Kathy (Stephen) Patereau, Jay (Giselle) Wilson, Carol Rosenlund, Phil (Leigh) Rosenlund. Kelsey is also survived by her uncle Jeremy Rosenlund and aunts, Maria (Kevin) Heiner, Shelley (Dan) Montgomery, Kara (Dan) Ellsworth, and Tracey Rosenlund. She is also survived by cousins, Christina Heiner, Joel (Stephanie) Heiner, Jennifer (James) Sharp, Danielle (Raz) Lavalais, Nathan Montgomery, Hallie, Georgia, Spencer, Evan, and Juliette Rosenlund, and Aslyn Rosenlund. She also is survived by countless heartbroken friends and left behind her devoted dog, Duke.
Please share your photos/memories of Kelsey by emailing [email protected].
Suicide and depression are difficult topics to discuss, and the family hopes that you will talk with your loved ones to help bring it into the light and reduce the stigma surrounding it. The family asks that you write your legislators and representatives in Congress to push for better mental health intervention and suicide prevention services in Wyoming.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center on 3311 Hayford Ave in Laramie, WY.
30 Comments To "Kelsey Rose Wilson"
#1 Comment By LHS student parent On November 17, 2018 @ 2:29 pm
May Gods love bring you peace and comfort.
#2 Comment By Mike and Lyn Peden On November 17, 2018 @ 4:18 pm
We pray for you and hope that our Savior will wrap his arms around you to bring comfort.
#3 Comment By Amber Smith On November 20, 2018 @ 6:33 pm
Dave and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
#4 Comment By Dauna McBride On November 17, 2018 @ 5:46 pm
What peace our Faith will bring to you at this time. My thoughts and prayers go to all of Her Family. Love to each of you and peace we know where she is now.
#5 Comment By Anonymous On November 18, 2018 @ 8:22 am
We send our love and prayers to your entire family. So sorry for your lost!
#6 Comment By Maureen Magee King On November 18, 2018 @ 4:12 pm
My heart goes out to you at this incredibly difficult time. ❤❤❤
#7 Comment By Anonymous On November 18, 2018 @ 5:31 pm
Your family is in my thoughts and in my heart during this excruciating time. Kelsey was a beautiful young lady and touched so many lives. Please be kind to yourselves and to each other.
#8 Comment By Kim Burkhart On November 18, 2018 @ 6:13 pm
May Kelsey be surrounded by angels, and your family comforted by God’s peace and love.
#9 Comment By jean and rich chaffee On November 19, 2018 @ 9:05 am
prayers for Kelsey her family and friends..I pray for strength and healing..angels hugs
#10 Comment By Anonymous On November 19, 2018 @ 9:32 am
We have no words to express the heart break you are going thru. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
#11 Comment By Anonymous On November 19, 2018 @ 11:20 am
Prayers and blessing for you and your family. Such a young and beautiful lady to be gone so soon.
#12 Comment By Nancy Marlatt On November 19, 2018 @ 2:50 pm
Kelsey had an infectious smile, it could light up a room; I will miss her smiles. I am bereft for how to express how deeply sorry I am for the grief and suffering her family, friends and teachers are feeling in the wake of her passing. Heartbroken perhaps says it all. May her family find solace from all whom love Kelsey now and forever. In honor of Kelsey, and the families wishes, I will write letters to our representatives asking for access to better mental health care in Wyoming. I urge everyone to do the same.
#13 Comment By Laura On November 19, 2018 @ 4:46 pm
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I cannot imagine the heartache and pain that you are going thru. The Angels in Heaven have greeted her with open arms. My prayers to each and every one of you. Please know that we all care about you and Kelsey and that God will bring you comfort and peace.
#14 Comment By Kitty On November 19, 2018 @ 6:27 pm
Kelsey was always so nice to me, she never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She was a really good friend freshmen year. I’m gonna miss seeing her everyday, wether we were talking or not I’m really gonna miss her.
#15 Comment By Mary Longmire On November 19, 2018 @ 6:46 pm
Sincerest condolences. My heart is breaking for your family and Kelsey
#16 Comment By Anonymous On November 19, 2018 @ 6:52 pm
I was not close to Kelsey but of the things I knew about her, I knew she was kind, adventurous, and had one massive heart. This is a devastating loss, hopefully more mental health advocacy can come out of this. Prayers are with the Wilson family and all of Kelsey’s close friends.
#17 Comment By Ashley Abel On November 19, 2018 @ 8:44 pm
i wasn’t close to Kelsey… but anyone could tell from a mile away that she was a caring and loving person. the times i did speak to her she was always so kind… i went to school with her in junior high and she never spoke bad about me.. my thoughts and prayers are sent out to her family and close friends during this troubling time..
#18 Comment By Stephanie Carter On November 19, 2018 @ 9:46 pm
We are saddened with the news.
Family grandparents, parents, children and friends.
We will pray for all of you.
Our condolences,
The Barry Carter Family
#19 Comment By John Hill On November 20, 2018 @ 3:48 am
My condolences to Kelsey’s family, she was fun to be around and joke with. UW custodian zone 5 miss her.
#20 Comment By LHS paremt On November 20, 2018 @ 8:50 am
May Gods love bring you peace and comfort, as a person who lost someone to this 2 years ago my heart is broken all over again, sending love from our family to yours.
#21 Comment By Laura Pollard On November 20, 2018 @ 11:42 am
Kelsey you now are a shining star, a devoted Angel and a child of God! Suffering and pain no more! I didn’t know you well but every time I saw you-that smile lit up the room and provided those present, pure joy! Rest In Peace!
#22 Comment By anonymous On November 20, 2018 @ 2:30 pm
My heart is broken for Kelsey, her family and friends. May God bless you all
#23 Comment By Bridget Freedman On November 20, 2018 @ 5:46 pm
Nicole and family I am speechless and heart broken over what I just read…I am so sorry…sending love and prayers to you…
Bridget Freedman (Kersey)
Shelley childhood best friend
#24 Comment By Dana mauk On November 20, 2018 @ 5:54 pm
*I did not no this pretty young lady, but I strongly send every heart n prayer to anyone and everyone who knew her. Her family and along with the pets and ECT.I could only imagine losing one of my children and to know the parents lost there’s its so heartful for the lose of such a young hopeful lady. I wish u all the best and only good to come to those. I to battle depression and anxzity its so hard even with meds. If all I can do is help I’d love too its hard I wish u all the best threw this tragic event. Love you all…
#25 Comment By Susan Knoll On November 20, 2018 @ 9:16 pm
My prayers for you all continue as you navigate this heart breaking journey.
Susan Knoll
#26 Comment By The frazier family On November 20, 2018 @ 9:19 pm
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl! Sending prayers and love and comfort to her family and friends!
#27 Comment By Hanni Scott On November 21, 2018 @ 12:12 pm
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Kelsey. She had such a bright and vibrant spirit. Every time she came into our home, she really did light up the room. Always greeted by our animals and she made a point to stop and love on every one of them, including the silly little brothers. My daughter, Sierra, loved her fiercely and will never stop. It has been a devastating few days in our home, I can’t even begin to imagine yours. Sending our love and prayers to carry you through this tragic time. Cherish the good memories, she’s a beautiful soul.
#28 Comment By Paula E. George On November 21, 2018 @ 6:18 pm
My condolences to Kelsey’s family, friends and especially her grandmother, Kathy Patereau! May Kelsey finally be at peace, and may you all find some comfort knowing you did all you could, and you truly loved and cared about your beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend!! Rest in peace, Kelsey!!
#29 Comment By LHS Parent On November 21, 2018 @ 10:33 pm
My heart is broken for your family and your loss of your daughter, Kelsey. It is unbearable losing a child but I hope the wonderful memories you have will carry you through your grief.
#30 Comment By Kara Kimzey On November 26, 2018 @ 4:19 pm
Dear heart broken family,
I did not know your daughter, but I know your hurt. We lost our son, Chris in April and we had to sit right there and make the arrangements. Thankful for the sensitive staff there, but the facts are that no one expects to ever sit there… I am reaching out to offer my shoulder and love to you and your family. If you feel you need to talk to someone who’s been there, my number is (307) 701-3683. God is working in our lives to prevent this happening if we can help it.
Kara Kimzey, Pine Bluffs, WY