Born in Lander, Wyoming. Billi played soccer and basketball through high school and eventually passed down her passion and love for sports to her children. In January of 2002 Billi welcomed her first child Madison, where being a mom became her new personality, and she enjoyed every moment. Through the years to follow, Billi welcomed her other children Mason and Brooklyn. In 2005 Billi met her forever person, Jeremy Duty. They surrounded themselves with family and close friends and eventually tied the knot in July of 2010. Billi and her family then moved from Riverton, Wyoming, to Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho, where Billi enjoyed spending time with her close friends, hosting events, going out on the family boat, and so much more. In 2014 Billi and Jeremy welcomed their last child, Peyton.

Billi was a ray of sunshine and was always there for anyone. She had a smile that would light up any room she walked into, as well as the most contagious laugh. She was the definition of the type of person who was always so giving and would give the shirt off her back to anyone, including people she didn’t know. Billi’s last wish was to give people the gift of life through organ donation. With that, she was able to save four different lives. She is remembered for her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, loudest of loving hearts.

She is survived by her parents Denny Nickelson, Cheri and Clayton Vanvleet, her four sisters Angel, Vicki, Candi, Kristi. Her husband Jeremy Duty, her four children Madison, Mason, Brooklyn and Peyton. Billi also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as multiple cousins and extended family. She is proceeded in death by her brother-in-law William Duty, Great grandparents, grandparents and two great nephews Jordan and Carson.

Billi leaves behind a legacy of “love life like Billi Jo” for all her family and friends because if she wanted anything, she wanted nothing more than for people to always be kind, love loudly, and always wear your flip flops!

A celebration of life will be held on July 16th 9:00 am at Element Life Church - 600 E. Carlson St. Ste. 201 Cheyenne, WY.