In Memory Of
Tyghe Nielsen
1977
2015
Tyghe Nielsen
February 17, 1977 — December 3, 2015
Tyghe Lindbergh Nielsen, 38, of Louisburg, KS passed in his home surrounded by his loving family December 3rd, 2015. Tyghe lost the final war of his near 6-year battle with cancer. However, his fight against this devastating disease will live on via the Drown Out Cancer Foundation.
Tyghe was born February 17th, 1977 in Farmington, MO to Leon Nielsen of Wamego, KS and Susan Dana of Sarasota, FL. Tyghe was raised in Goodland, KS until graduating from high school in 1995. Tyghe moved to Lawrence and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of Kansas in 2001. While attending his senior year at KU, Tyghe walked onto the KU swim team. This experience was a defining moment in his life that taught him how to overcome the odds and persevere. Tyghe used this experience as his motivation throughout his life.
While living in the Kansas City area he attended medical school, worked at Midwest Transplant Network, and obtained his private pilot's license. In 2006, Tyghe achieved his doctorate in family practice medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
In June 2006 he married Karin Best of Pittsburg, KS, and became a stepfather to Kylar. That same year, they moved to Jonesboro, AR to begin his medical residency at UAMS Northeast. While in Arkansas, Tyghe and Karin added a daughter, Breck, in 2008 and son, Lincoln, in 2009 to their growing family. Tyghe completed his residency in 2009 and continued to work as an ER physician in the Jonesboro area.
On February 17th, 2010, Tyghe turned 32, he and Karin opened BrightStar Healthcare in Overland Park, and Tyghe had his first surgery to begin his fight against stage 4 colorectal cancer. As Tyghe continued to fight this disease, the family chose to move to Louisburg, KS later that year. Tyghe worked as an ER physician in Pittsburg, KS and surrounding areas until 2012 when cancer prevented his ability to practice ER medicine.
Tyghe developed an entrepreneurial spirit while living in Jonesboro. The range of interests he pursued through the years included real estate, Clear 10 Vodka, and private investing. Tyghe's mind never stopped thinking of ways to help support his family and friends. Tyghe's interests in learning, educating, and inspiring others had no boundaries.
In 2013 the loss of a friend to cancer made a powerful impact on Tyghe. This inspired him to found Drown Out Cancer, a swimming based non-profit charity to raise money for cancer research. Tyghe's near 6-year battle with cancer never ceased. While battling surgeries, to chemotherapy, to radiation, to clinical trials, he persistently pursued a cure with a passion to give back and create a cancer-free world. To date, the Drown Out Cancer Foundation has raised over a quarter of a million dollars.
Tyghe is survived by his wife, Karin, and children: Kylar, Breck, and Lincoln; parents, Leon and Donna Nielsen, and Susan and Dan Dana; two brothers: Oliver Nielsen (wife Angela), Nicholas Nielsen, and several nieces and nephews; his dog, Cash Duggets; cat, Lexapro; and 8 horses (which he politely tolerated). Tyghe is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roy and Edna Moore and Aunt Eileen Crum; paternal grandparents Clarence and Pearl Nielsen, Aunt Janice Czech, Uncle Dana Nielsen, and cousin Dennis Helgesen.
Tyghe had a zest for life that is rarely seen. He lived more life in 38 years than most live in 80. His strong will, competitive attitude, integrity, and compassion were the characteristics that made Tyghe who he was. He was loyal to a fault, and never, never, never gave up. Tyghe is remembered by close friends as a lifetime member of the Buffalo Club as well as a member of the Steel Panther fan club.
Tyghe will always be remembered enjoying his favorite passions: flying, driving fast cars, Michael Jordan, double-deck blackjack, Superman, swimming, conservative politics, WINNING, friends, family, his children and loving wife Karin.
Visitation:
Time: Tuesday, December 8th, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Location: Grace United Methodist Church.
Address: 11485 S. Ridgeview, Olathe, KS
Funeral:
Time: Wednesday, December 9th, 10:30 A.M.
Location: Grace United Methodist Church
Address: 11485 S. Ridgeview, Olathe, KS
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to www.drownoutcancer.com
Tyghe was born February 17th, 1977 in Farmington, MO to Leon Nielsen of Wamego, KS and Susan Dana of Sarasota, FL. Tyghe was raised in Goodland, KS until graduating from high school in 1995. Tyghe moved to Lawrence and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of Kansas in 2001. While attending his senior year at KU, Tyghe walked onto the KU swim team. This experience was a defining moment in his life that taught him how to overcome the odds and persevere. Tyghe used this experience as his motivation throughout his life.
While living in the Kansas City area he attended medical school, worked at Midwest Transplant Network, and obtained his private pilot's license. In 2006, Tyghe achieved his doctorate in family practice medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
In June 2006 he married Karin Best of Pittsburg, KS, and became a stepfather to Kylar. That same year, they moved to Jonesboro, AR to begin his medical residency at UAMS Northeast. While in Arkansas, Tyghe and Karin added a daughter, Breck, in 2008 and son, Lincoln, in 2009 to their growing family. Tyghe completed his residency in 2009 and continued to work as an ER physician in the Jonesboro area.
On February 17th, 2010, Tyghe turned 32, he and Karin opened BrightStar Healthcare in Overland Park, and Tyghe had his first surgery to begin his fight against stage 4 colorectal cancer. As Tyghe continued to fight this disease, the family chose to move to Louisburg, KS later that year. Tyghe worked as an ER physician in Pittsburg, KS and surrounding areas until 2012 when cancer prevented his ability to practice ER medicine.
Tyghe developed an entrepreneurial spirit while living in Jonesboro. The range of interests he pursued through the years included real estate, Clear 10 Vodka, and private investing. Tyghe's mind never stopped thinking of ways to help support his family and friends. Tyghe's interests in learning, educating, and inspiring others had no boundaries.
In 2013 the loss of a friend to cancer made a powerful impact on Tyghe. This inspired him to found Drown Out Cancer, a swimming based non-profit charity to raise money for cancer research. Tyghe's near 6-year battle with cancer never ceased. While battling surgeries, to chemotherapy, to radiation, to clinical trials, he persistently pursued a cure with a passion to give back and create a cancer-free world. To date, the Drown Out Cancer Foundation has raised over a quarter of a million dollars.
Tyghe is survived by his wife, Karin, and children: Kylar, Breck, and Lincoln; parents, Leon and Donna Nielsen, and Susan and Dan Dana; two brothers: Oliver Nielsen (wife Angela), Nicholas Nielsen, and several nieces and nephews; his dog, Cash Duggets; cat, Lexapro; and 8 horses (which he politely tolerated). Tyghe is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roy and Edna Moore and Aunt Eileen Crum; paternal grandparents Clarence and Pearl Nielsen, Aunt Janice Czech, Uncle Dana Nielsen, and cousin Dennis Helgesen.
Tyghe had a zest for life that is rarely seen. He lived more life in 38 years than most live in 80. His strong will, competitive attitude, integrity, and compassion were the characteristics that made Tyghe who he was. He was loyal to a fault, and never, never, never gave up. Tyghe is remembered by close friends as a lifetime member of the Buffalo Club as well as a member of the Steel Panther fan club.
Tyghe will always be remembered enjoying his favorite passions: flying, driving fast cars, Michael Jordan, double-deck blackjack, Superman, swimming, conservative politics, WINNING, friends, family, his children and loving wife Karin.
Visitation:
Time: Tuesday, December 8th, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Location: Grace United Methodist Church.
Address: 11485 S. Ridgeview, Olathe, KS
Funeral:
Time: Wednesday, December 9th, 10:30 A.M.
Location: Grace United Methodist Church
Address: 11485 S. Ridgeview, Olathe, KS
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to www.drownoutcancer.com
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Visitation
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Grace United Methodist Church
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
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