Tiffany Nelson

McFarland- Tiffany Kay Nelson, age 47, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 25, 2014, following a brief illness. She was born in Eau Claire on May 28, 1967. Tiffany graduated from McFarland High School in 1985. She attended the UW-Madison and received bachelor degrees in genetics and bacteriology. Tiffany continued her education at UW-Madison earning a Masters degree in bacteriology. During her graduate studies Tiffany developed a bacteria growth gel, that she named "Tif agar" that is still used at the UW today. Tiffany continued her work as a research assistant and specialist at the UW until 1994. She worked as Sales Representatives for Eppendorf Scientific and Datex-Ohmeda for several years, and then worked at Harmony Living Center in McFarland for 10 years. Tiffany enjoyed her flower gardens, anything that had to do with water including floating in her pool and vacations at the beach. She loved animals especially her kitties, and spending time with her fianc� Dennis, her friends and visits from Mom and Tom. Tiffany is survived by her mother and step-dad, Claudette (Tom) Kersten; fianc�, Dennis Dooley; aunts, Marlene (Greg) Kitchner and Jann (Deb Obermeyer) Nelson, Kris Squires, Cindy (Rick) Schmidt, uncle, Mark (Janet) Nelson, Jeff Nelson; grandfather, Delos Nelson; many extended relatives; and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Kay Nelson and Dorothy Nelson; and aunt, Laurel Nelson. A Celebration of Tiffany's life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Cress Funeral Home in McFarland. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, with services starting at 3:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of the donor's choice or Northwoods Humane Society, 10812 N O'Brien Hill Rd., Hayward, WI 54843 . The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Meriter Hospital ICU. Please share your memories at: www.CressFuneralService.com.

Cress Funeral Service
5801 Highway 51
McFarland, WI 53558
(608) 838-0655