Mr Wyatt Pillen

Wyatt J. Pillen, 15, was born September 17, 1998 at Newcastle, Wyoming the son of Rick and Susan (Lewis) Pillen. He was raised in Newcastle attending school and was a freshman at Newcastle High School. He died Monday, November 18th at Denver Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colorado from injuries received in an automobile accident on November 17th near Newcastle. His dream was to be a rancher and fireman following graduation.

Currently he was a member of Explorer's Post #66 of Newcastle, 4-H Program, FFA, the High School Rodeo Club and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed shooting sports, youth wrestling, Little Britches Rodeo, basketball, baseball, football, rodeo, Training for Explorers, dancing, ranch work and being with family and friends.

He is survived by his parents; best friend and brother Nathaniel Pillen of Newcastle, sisters, Crystal Stevensa�"Benson of Glenrock, WY, Rickay Pillen of Gillette, and Tabitha Pillen of Newcastle. Also surviving are nieces Ayla Stevens, McCall Benson and Paetyn Sylte; nephews Parker Stevens, Roman Williams, Grandmothers Virginia Pillen and Jeannie Lewis both of Newcastle; great grandmother Pearl Tavegia of Osage, WY and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his grandfathers James L. Lewis and Nathan Pillen.

A visitation was held Friday, November 22nd at Worden Chapel. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24th at Crouch Auditorium followed by burial at Boyd Cemetery near Four Corners, WY. The family has established the Wyatt Pillen Memorial; contributions may be mailed to PO Box 700, Newcastle, WY 82701

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