Monica Nielsen Deming

Monica Nielsen Deming, 32, was taken from this earth too soon on Sunday, November 29, 2015, in Odessa. Monica was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on May 30, 1983. She was the youngest child of Jon and Jane Nielsen. Monica and her family moved to Odessa in 1984. She graduated from Permian High School in 2001. Monica worked in the restaurant business in Odessa for 12 years. She left Harrigan’s as an Assistant Manager for a new career. In 2014, she began working at Supreme Lending. For Monica, work was not just a means to living, but somewhere that she could make a difference for clients and coworkers with her joyous spirit. No one could forget her megawatt smile. Monica’s genuine heart drew so many cherished friends into her life over the years. She took the time to establish authentic connections with people. Upon her passing, her family has been amazed by the immense number of lives she’s touched. Not only did she attend to established friendships, but also to strangers in need, like the homeless. This even extended to a passion for helping stray animals. Her loving nature exemplified Christ. In her free time, Monica loved breakfast and lunch dates with friends and family, especially with her mother. She loved swimming, Red Bull beverages, gym trips, her 2 dogs, Christian music, and sharing her amusing sense of humor. Monica never let any of her struggles define her. She was so proud of her sobriety and worked so hard for it. As a single mom, she did it all for Colton. Her strength was a source of admiration for so many. She did not hold anything back, but shared honestly in hopes of helping others. Monica’s greatest joy on earth was her son, Colton (“Colty”). Any time she was away from Colton her heart ached. The bond between them was unbreakable. She adored every moment with him. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Jane Nielsen. She leaves behind her adoring son: Colton Deming, father: Jon Nielsen, siblings, Jackie and husband Todd Freeman of Odessa, Jenny and husband Justin Dorsey of Fort Worth, Paul and Marife Nielsen of Odessa, and Andrea and Polly Porter of Mesa, Arizona, nieces: Mackenzie Freeman, Megan Freeman, Cree Doctor, nephew: Cooper Dorsey, step-son: Jason Deming, aunt: Sara Garrett, and cousins: Joe Garrett, Jaime Gore, and John Reed. Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m.., Saturday, December, 5, 2015 at Crossroad Fellowship with Pastor Donny Kyker officiating. Interment will be in American Heritage Cemetery. Memorial contributions are welcomed and the family suggests: Monica’s Go Fund Me Account Benefiting Colton: https://www.gofundme.com/vwcnq3ak Jesus House in Odessa: http://www.jesushouseodessa.com/ Arrangements are entrusted to American Heritage Cemetery and Fuenral Home. Online condolences may be posted at www.thehealingstartshere.com

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Monica Nielsen Deming

May 30, 1983 - November 29, 2015