John N. Nickel, (1938 - 2016) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Our family will be holding a service this Sunday January 31st. Held at Senneca Creek Community Church from 2:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m. Always in our hearts, forever loved, never forgotten.

77 years old
Born on February 9, 1938
Passed away on January 27, 2016

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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January 27

Eight years. Hard to believe it's been that long. I'm using this site as a diary, tribute and emotional outlet. Maybe you can "see" this wherever you are. I miss you. Everyday. Rylee is about to be 5, she's so big and grows so much everyday. I'm pretty sure this is the age that you came into my life, when I was 5 mom met you at a meeting. I remember being mad and angry she would talk to someone else other than my dad. That you were old and shady looking with rose colored glasses. You looked mean, goes to show first impressions can be worng. We miss you very much. I'm trying to get mom to move closer to be with us and not alone, she's so hard headed much like me and you. I hope you are doing "good" well whatever that may look like now. I often wonder what comes next, my faith tells me much more, my heart tells me much more but very different "experience". I have to believe you are in that place waiting for us to come, time may be irrelevant and it may seem like yesterday you died and tomorrow we join you. Love you dad.

January 27, 2022

6 years. 6 years of no calls. 6 years of no hugs, no I love yous. Wish you were here to see Rylee growing, but I'm sure you check in from time to time. Mom is doing well in DE, making her home her own, like only she can do. We all miss you very much, we love you, and will be reunited one day. I'm still hurt you're gone, but I will honor you everyday trying to raise a daughter you'd be proud of, like you are of Erica.

December 22, 2021

Well Christmas is almost here, Mom bought a new home back in Delaware. I wish she was closer but some things are out of our control, right? We miss you every year, and wish you were here to make cinnamon pancakes, and burn the bacon. Erica bought a new home as well, her sunny and the kids are doing good. Cierra is living on her own now, Nat and Landon are getting so big. This will be our third Christmas with Rylee, this one should be fun. Mom will be staying for a few days. We also bought a new home, something a little bigger, with a pool, never thought I would live in a home like this, and through our life, Stuart and I have come a long way. We all miss you very much, but take solace in knowing you are at peace. Love you dad.

January 27, 2021

Today marks 5 years since you've left us dad. I miss you still to this day. Rylee is so big now, she's almost 2, you would have loved her, her laugh is contagious and I'm sure she would have loved her pop pop. The pain isn't as bad as years past, but its still tough. I wish you were here to enjoy her birthday. Moms doing good, she's on her way to getting more healthy, which we love as we want to have her around forever. While I know that's not possible, I wish it was. I love and miss you dad.

January 27, 2020

Well it's been 4 years. I miss you everyday, this site has become my personal grieving journal. You are felt everyday dad. We have a little girl Rylee now, we adopted her last February, the 2nd is her birthday. I wish she would have gotten to meet you. I hope you are happy, safe and enjoying whatever comes after. I hope one day this grief gets easier, we all miss you very much.

June 16, 2019

Well today is fathers day, another year without you. You would be so proud, we have adopted a baby girl, Rylee Gillian, you are a grandfather again. It breaks my heart you will never get to meet her, but I hope you are proud of the father I am, and can only be because you taught me. On this fathers day I say thanks for showing me how to be a good dad. While I may never live up to the man you were and are, I will try everyday to do so. It's tough navigating being a father, husband, man and relationships, it's not easy. I am sure you know this. I'm not sure why I post here through the years. I guess it's become kinda my own personal grief journal, and it's kinda cathartic for me and helps heal. While I miss you everyday and there is not a day that goes by where i dont miss you, but it is getting easier with time. I love you dad, happy fathers day.

January 27, 2018

Well it’s been two years today you have been gone. I forgot today was the day, I think about you all the time, almost daily. I miss you all the time, and hope you are happy, healthy, and safe. It’s tough not having you around, still brings tears to my eyes every time I think about you. I guess over time it will be easier. Mostly these messages are cathartic for me, I doubt you read these wherever you are. Maybe they have good WiFi in heaven. I love you very much, thanks for being the dad you were. Miss you.

June 18, 2017

Happy Father's Day dad. Miss you even more on days like today. You were and always will be the best dad ever!! I am sure you won't see this but it's still something I need to say. Hopefully you are at peace, and spending Father's Day in heaven doing whatever it is you do there. I miss you more and more as the years go by, no calls to wish you happy birthday or Father's Day, no Chinese food to order, and a woman who misses her husband dearly. You will never be forgotten, you will always be in the hearts of the ones who loved you, even until this day. Happy fathers day dad, from you son.

February 9, 2017

Happy birthday dad. Miss you everyday. Not a day goes by I don't think about you. I am sure you are doing well and are surrounded by family and friends that have went before. Lots of love.

January 27, 2017

Dad. It's been one year since you left our lives. I hope you know how much you were loved by all who's lives you touched. You'd be so proud of all your grandchildren! Ciara has turned into a beautiful young woman! Natalie and Landon are absolutely gorgeous and look more like lil adults! Chase is a monster but smart and honest. Monica is such a beautiful and charming lil lady. I wish you had met her. Camille asks about you all the time. She knows your with God now and are watching over us. She says you and Madison are playing ball on the beach. She's so smart as is Cali. And though she was too young to remember you were have made sure your legacy lives I need her heart and she knows who Pop Pop was. I miss you. I miss your guidance. I miss hearing your voice. I've taken your favorite poem to heart and know each day is a new day. And we can make this word a better place by each person we touch. Know that you are always in our hearts. And I will always remember what you did for me and my family growing up. You stepped in and showed us what a real man was. I hope to be half the man you were and will strive to be. I love you.

Your ever loving son
Justin

June 18, 2016

Tomorrow is the first Father's Day without you. Just like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays tomorrow will be a bittersweet day. You are missed more than words can say. I don't know why i feel the need to post here, because I know you are not here to read this, maybe they have internet in heaven. They say that time heals all wounds, I guess it's going to take more time, because I don't feel healed. I wish you were still here, I wish I had been a better son, I wish I would have spent more fathers days telling you how great of a dad you were, or just spend sometime fishing with you. Regret is the worst pain. It's too late now, your gone, and I can't change that. I guess it's cathartic for me to write these feeling out sometimes. But I miss you so much, not only for myself but the family you left behind. You will always be loved, and missed. I love you dad. I hope this Father's Day finds happy, healthy and enjoying heaven, for us it's yet another reminder of the father/husband/friend we all lost.

May 30, 2016

To my sweet husband. I miss you & wish you were still here. I know you are happiy & healthy with God, no longer sick. Even though I miss you I would not want to see you suffer anymore. Be well my love. Every song, Sunrise & beach visit reminds me of you. I will always love you.

February 9, 2016

Today would have been your 78th birthday. I picture you having a party with all the people that have went before you. After a long day of fishing of course. I hope you are having a great day. For us it's a sad day, a day to reflect on the life of a man that meant so much to so many. I will always be thankful for you being in my life. And the pain, guilt and sorrow will hopefully fade, for it is still to raw. I miss you.
Love always,
Ryan

January 31, 2016

My favorite memory of Nick, was when we were working together in the basement of his and Allysons first home. We were trying to lay carpet. If you could imagine 2 of the 3 Stooges attempting this task, you have the idea. After hours of blood, sweat, tears and laughter, we accomplished the task! I never had the chance to thank him for the steady presence he brought to Allyson and her son's. No matter what, he always had not only their back, but Erica's and her family as well. While I can't be there in person to send you off, know I am there in spirit, with a heavy and thankful heart. Thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of those I love. You've earned the right to rest in peace. Farewell.

January 30, 2016

Nick, thank you for being there in my life and for helping to shape me into the man I have become. I owe much of the good that is in me to your example. I love you and cherish you and will continue to honor you in my daily walk. You and your family remain in my daily prayers. Love, Lem.

January 29, 2016

You have always been and will forever have a very special place in my heart. You will be greatly missed, my friend. R I P, Nick. Ya don't have to fight any more.
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

January 30, 2016

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.

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