Nancy Beth Burstad passed away after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.
She was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on May 14th, 1955 to Janet and Glenn Fossum. She grew up in Roseau, MN and graduated Magna Cum Lade from Bemidji State University with a degree in Elementary Education.
She married her high school sweetheart Gary Burstad in Roseau, MN in 1976. They moved to Rock Springs, WY in 1983. When she retired after 31 years of teaching 4th and 6th grade students they moved to Pinedale in 2015.
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Gary and Nancy had many wonderful adventures all over the world together and were married for almost 45 years. She loved her grandchildren more than anything. Some of her favorite activities were fishing, camping, reading, crafting, and traveling. She had the perfect deck and hammock, where she watched animals pass under a beautiful view of the Wind River Range.