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Tyson Zimmer Obituary
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at North American Martyrs Catholic Church, 1101 Isaac Drive in Lincoln.
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tyson was a Husker sports fan and liked to watch football with his grandfather. He also liked to ride four-wheelers with his father.
Tyson leaves behind his mother, Elizabeth Duering and her partner, Austin Chambers; his father, Justin Zimmer and his partner, Megan Williams; a younger brother, Riley Chambers; his grandparents, Pam Moninger, Dru Duering and Jack and Deb Zimmer; uncles, Jake (Chantal) Zimmer and Josh Zimmer; an aunt, Mandy (John) Wood; and cousins, Danielle Duering, Makinzie Hamilton, Shyanne Hamilton, Jayden Wood, Savannah, Levi and Lane Zimmer, Jaxon Wood and Gentry Zimmer.
Tyson touched the hearts of many other special friends and family.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Rose and Lorrel Branting, Lee and Shirley Zimmer, and Clarence Pankoke, and his dogs, Josie and Laila.
In lieu of flowers, stuffed animals, toys or blanket donations may be given to the church to be distributed by the family to Children's Hospital of Omaha.
Memorials may be directed to Elizabeth Duering, 1949 Independence Court, Lincoln, NE 68521 or Justin Zimmer, 1116 "H" Road, Central City, NE 68826.
Condolences can be left at lincolnfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tyson Zimmer
Maya Martinez
April 26, 2022
Tyson Zimmer was a 2nd grade classmate of mine. He was the first friend I made going into a new school I knew no one at. I went to the same after school program with him as well. He was a sweet boy. I remember going to the park over by our school and climbing this dinosaur replica with him and just sitting there talking about whatever silly 7 year old's would talk about. We also liked to build legos together. I still think about him to this day. I always wonder about what he'd be doing if he was still here. This year is my last year of high school. I graduate May 26, 2022. This day means a lot to me. Its the day I lost a good friend, Its going to be the day I graduate, and its also the birthday of my father. This May 26th, I plan on visiting him because he would've been in my graduating class. Thank You Tyson, for being a great friend and leaving beautiful memories for me to look back on. I love you buddy.
- Maya
June 13, 2012
Dear family of Tyson--I don't know you but saw his sweet picture in the paper and read about his entrance into heaven. May you know the peace and love of God in a special way...."If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable." I Corinthians 15:19
CATHY PORTER AND FAMILY
May 30, 2012
PAM AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. WHAT A SPECIAL LITTLE GUY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
Terri Trejo
May 30, 2012
May God bless Tyson's family and friends. He sounded like such a special little boy. God has a new Angel. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Phillips
May 30, 2012
Liz and Austin,it was with great sadness that I read of about Tyson's passing. I did get the chance to see the 10/11 interview on line and he sounded like a great young man. Our prayers are with you.
May 29, 2012
Shalonda Hall
May 29, 2012
To the family of Tyson. It was such an honor to have met such a strong and vibrant young man. I felt such joy and strength while in his presence. I met Mr. Tyson in Atlanta, GA he was on his way back from Disney heading to see Jason Aldean in concert. I still have the bracelet that his dad gave to me TYSON Say~Fight~Cure from that day I never stopped praying for him. I will continue to wear the bracelet to remind me that Tyson was a fighter. I will continue to pray for the family during this time of loss.
Joy Gibson
May 29, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the lostof Tyson, he gave it a fight and I am sending my prayers and thoughts to the family.
May 29, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a sad day for so many.
Connie McCracken Duncan
Tiffany G
May 29, 2012
I didn't know Tyson or his family but I heard about his story from Team Jack. Unfortunately Tyson is no longer with us but he will always be a part of his families lives. Tyson was a very brave boy for all that he has gone through and an inspiration to all. RIP Tyson!
May 29, 2012
Justin,
We are very sorry for the loss of your son. You are in our prayers.
Carolyn Gibbs
Wayne and Dakota Martin
Phyre Bjornsen
May 29, 2012
Sing with the angels. They was needing a special young man to sing with them.
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