On January 27, 2016 at 7;35 a.m., John Nicholas Nickel went home to be with the Lord. Nick would have been 78 on his next birthday, February 9. Nick leaves behind a rich legacy of strength, kindness and courage to his family. He is survived by his wife, Allyson Carroll Nickel; daughter Erica Howard and son-in-law Jason Howard; son Justin Goodrich and daughter-in-law Andrea Goodrich; son Ryan Goodrich and partner Stuart Amos along with seven grandchildren.
Nick was born in Southern California on February 9, 1938. He loved fishing and enjoyed the beach. He always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He spent a great deal of his working years giving back to the recovery community serving as a counselor in rehabs and a sponsor to many. In his later years of retirement you could inevitably find him in his garage tinkering with or fixing something, he enjoyed working with his hands. His loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator, dearly miss him.
Do it now, I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it; for I shall not pass this way again- Stephen Grellet
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
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Leave a tributeYour ever loving son
Justin
Love always,
Ryan
To Allyson and family: My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Love you all, Doug Fisher
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Our first fishing trip
It was a hot summer day I was eight or nine, and dad was taking me to Lake Needwood. Needless to say I was not excited, I did not like fishing and it was a hot day and I just wanted to stay indoors and play video games. So he packed up the tackle box, rods, and some food in a cooler and we were on our way. We get there and look for the "perfect" spot. Well after 4-5 hours of fishing we caught one fish about 2" long. I hated that day as a kid, it was hot, we did not catch a thing, but now looking back, it's one of my fondest memories. I could have been less of a brat, but we had fun none the less.