Meet Our Caring Team

Vicki has loved living in Campbell County for almost 50 years. She has worked in the fields of energy, healthcare, and education, and she enjoys being active within the community. She is a member of Family Life Church, served on a non-profit board for equine-assisted therapy, worked as a victim’s advocate, and volunteered with hospice for several years. Vicki is passionate about caring for others and supporting them during difficult times. She has also served as a Celebrant in the past and loved helping families honor their loved ones in their final goodbyes.

Outside of work, Vicki and her husband, Clark, have spent years raising draft crossbred horses and have sold them all over the United States to be used in many different disciplines. She enjoys long-distance riding and has been blessed to ride in some very beautiful places. Vicki and Clark have two sons: Garrett and Justin. Both are married, and Vicki feels so fortunate that all of her grandchildren live close by.

Born and raised in Newcastle, Marina has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and associate degrees in psychology, sociology, and funeral service science. She served in the Army from 2013 to 2017 and has worked for the county coroner since 2017. 

Marina has a daughter named Kimber and two stepsons named Levi and Lane. Her spouse, Chrisjen, passed away in 2021. Marina also has six dogs and two cats, and her family raises PRCA bucking bulls. In her spare time, she likes walking her dogs, playing with her daughter, and reading. She volunteers for the Weston County Humane Society and is a member of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. 

Given her own life experiences, Marina is especially empathetic and sensitive to the needs of those grieving. She is honored to serve families and help them through such a difficult time. 

Nikki was born and raised in Bismarck, N.D,. and has provided compassionate care to families in Western and Midwestern communities since 1996. She attended Mt. Hood Community College, where she earned her degree in funeral service education. Her continued commitment to the funeral profession is reflected by maintaining her certification through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. Nikki takes pride in providing the utmost care to the families she serves and is committed to customizing each celebration of life so that it is special, meaningful, and personal. Nikki is active in women’s ministry and enjoys time spent with her husband, two daughters, and grandson.

Tara was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. She earned her associate degree in mortuary science from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO, in August 2019 and has worked in Wyoming and North Dakota since then. Family is very important to Tara, and any of her spare time is spent with her five children—Thayden, Alyssa, Christopher, and twins, Liam and Cadence. 

Tara believes it is important to know that what she is doing makes a difference, and she strives to help families create meaningful goodbyes to their loved ones.

Born and raised in Bangor, Wisconsin, Rita is a first-generation funeral director who is proud to serve in the community of Campbell County where she has lived for almost thirty years. Rita received her bachelor's degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and has been a funeral director since 1992. She is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), an achievement that signifies a commitment to raising the professional standards of funeral service practice and pursuing life-long learning. Rita has served Campbell County as a deputy coroner for ten years. Rita is certified in cornea and whole eye enucleation with the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, is a past member of the Hospice of Campbell County, and serves on the Campbell County Cemetery Board. She has three sons and enjoys spending time with her family. Her passions are gardening, read, ride bike, travel, and ski.

Cadence is originally from Richland, Washington. He attended college at the University of Idaho and is currently enrolled at Arapahoe Community College for mortuary science. Cadence is an NFDA-certified crematory operator. Growing up, he worked summers in Gillette building homes and helping out at the funeral home, assisting with funeral services. He feels honored to serve families now in this role, providing them with meaningful service and a special environment that will allow them to grieve healthily, gather with others, and remember their loved ones.

Outside of work, Cadence loves to sail, make music, and enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. He has a special gift and interest in language, and he is always working on improving his understanding and proficiency in many different languages.