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Judy Hoewisch posted a condolence
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Many thoughts of Nicole that will never leave my mind; her letters, her husband and son, her smile.
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Diane Shea posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, September 19, 2020
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I'll never forget the fun times I've shared with Nikki...I loved her like a sister or cousin. May she Rest in Peace, and may she be my Guardian Angel. I love you Nikki, you may be gone, but your Spirit lives on in our hearts. Every time I see a Monarch, you're there watching over me.
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Monday, August 31, 2020
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I will forever be grateful for Nikki, Jeff and Robert. My family moved in next door during the years I was in high school. Nikki was boisterous, eccentric, and moved to her own tune. She was kind, thoughtful, and welcoming. She was immediately kind to my family and I, while creating many opportunities where I could come and hang out or babysit Robert (a nice breather from my siblings), and even invited me to join a couple of family trips to Arrowhead and one to Las Vegas. She also connected me to other amazing and interesting individuals. This was such a special time for me, full of memories that I will always cherish.
You will always have a dear place in my heart. Jeff and Robert, my deepest condolences.
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Robert Rader posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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During Covid-19, we were unable to hold an in-person service. here is the link to the memorial held for Nicole.
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Robert Rader uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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I don’t think anyone can sum up what a great mother is to them in a few minutes, and I am no exception. She was a passionate mother that gave me a life that every good parent wishes for their child. Filled with friends, festivities, love, support, safety, and never being left in need. She was courageous, always kept noble ambitions, and was a limitless source of love.
She was always supporting and proud of every little accomplishment, always doing her best to solve dilemmas, eager to hear every bit of news, happy to give a hug, and passionate to preserve every happy moment.
she spent a lot of her time thinking of all her friends and loved ones:
Making a hobby of finding gifts, eagerly planning get-togethers, reaching out to everyone she loved, and trying to never lose touch. She was the core of every party of my childhood. She always advocated fitting another animal into our house, preserved and treasured all our happy moments, and kept a happy energy- despite her chronic pain.
In trying to sum up her life, I find that she took the pain she got from the world and spent her Time on this earth preventing it. After her parents divorced, her father left her life and she learned what it felt like to feel unwanted at a young age. In such pain many choose between love and anger toward the world, and she always chose love. She made sure those in her Life always had her love and felt wanted, hoping to prevent that pain in others and resolve it in herself.
She's not really gone; because her memory is in each of us. But her effects on this world will have to be carried by those left behind.
I’d like to share three examples of the life I believe she led and what we may be able to learn from it, and how we can carry her legacy.
The first example would be how she gave her time to those who surrounded her.
She never took anyone around her for granted. She would always have time for chatting, write to those she loved, and had genuine interest in whatever was happening in our lives. It didn’t stop at those she knew though, she would write notes to the postman, have long chats with phone receptionists, and have a cool drink ready for anyone who came around. The world lost a lot of love with her passing and in this fast paced world it’s important to remember the importance of those around you.
My second example would be to Find achievements by Reacting to those in need.
Her proudest accomplishments she talked about were the moments she helped those in need and the real happiness she put into the world. She started these accomplishments when she saw need in front of her. When she took in a foreign exchange student after a commercial, sheltered some who needed a safe harbor from would be abusers, adopted about a dozen animals who were in need of a home, advocated for friends to bunk with us when they needed, ran to the store for some food for the homeless she had passed, and donated to many organizations that pulled her heartstrings. We as a family ended up happier and more surrounded by love because of it, and so did the world. If everyone measured success the way she did, the world would be very different, and I wish she had a healthier body able to do more with the time she had without pain and I believe we could be the keepers of that mantle and look for fulfillment in our good deeds.
My third example is how brave she was in the face of suffering.
My mom used to leave out food for stray animals and this had recently gotten us involved with a shy pregnant dog making visits, which we started calling ‘mommy dog’ and We soon learned she was a neglected dog from the neighbors. When she gave birth and some of the puppies had died overnight, the wife of their household asked us to take care of her and the puppies. The husband showed up with mommy dog and As he was dragging her into a room she snapped at him and he punched back. My mother reacted by hitting this stranger back. This person was a man of questionable morals and the only defence she had was a claim that ‘my husband is in the other room!’ as he glared at her. She was a passionate advocate like this on many occasions and she was always bold in the face of suffering.
I don't think she would want any of us to live in regret of the times we could've reached out more and despair that we can't now. Instead we should remember her happily and carry her light forward by the acts she would've done and keeping her ambitions in us: reacting to those in need, giving time to those who surround you, and show bravery in the face of suffering.
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Wendy Huey planted a tree in memory of Nicole Rader
Friday, August 21, 2020
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RIP my dearest, kindest and sweetest friend. I will love you and miss you, but you will forever be in my heart. All my love to Jeff and Robert.
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whuey@lsl-la.com lit a candle
Friday, August 14, 2020
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What can I say about my dearest, kindest and most loving friend Nicki that hasn't already been said? She touched the lives of so many people and lit up a room with her smile and laughter. Since we were friends for over 40 years, there are too many memories to share, but I can say that whenever we got together it was always an adventure! Even the smallest thing of going out to lunch always turned into an all-day event! She always saw the good in everyone and the beauty in everything she did, which she loved to capture in all of her pictures. RIP my sweet friend. I hope you are at peace. I will love you and miss you, but you will forever be in my heart. My deepest condolences and love always to Jeff and Robert.
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Janice Stinson Beimford posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
I remember her kindness and smiling face to everyone she met. Gone to soon! BHS Class of 74
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Jean posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
When my grandchildren would help make Christmas cookies they could not wait to take some of their treats to Nicole and family.
She would make such a fuss over them.
Last year they came running back all excited, grandma she even took our picture.
I will miss her kindness and our long conversations where we would talk about anything and everything.
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Corrie posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Nicole was one of the most upbeat people I've known, She was a great neighbor always there if you needed anything.
She will surely be missed by my family and I.
Corrie
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Christine posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Dear Funny, loving Nicole. Didn't we have fun? Whenever we would get on the phone together, we would talk for hours. No matter how we felt, we just didn't stop. I loved those times. I will miss them. And you did one of the sweetest things when you had David deliver my orders as I was too sick. I don't know anyone else who would have done that. And David. What a sweet, kind thing for you to do for me. I am so grateful to you both.
Nikki, I am really going to miss you, as I know many others will. Where you are now I'll bet you are talking away. Have fun Sweetheart. We are going to miss you.
All my love, Christine
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Hugh and Marilyn Kilpatrick planted a tree in memory of Nicole Rader
Monday, August 3, 2020
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Nicole was one of the sweetest, most positive people Ive ever known. She was very other oriented and always had a smile and word of encouragement.
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Marjorie Maxon lit a candle
Monday, August 3, 2020
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I will so miss my dear friend Nicole. All the good times we had when our sons were preschoolers: play dates and mommy and me classes. A quarter century later our sons and their playmates are still friends. I will miss her whimsy: decorating for every holiday, deciding to have a cooler party at LAX because one of our old friends would be stopping by there on her way to Japan, bringing a homeless kitten to our house in a huge gift basket with all sorts of pet supplies. I will miss her kindness to everyone and every creature who she thought she could help: kids who needed after school care or a ride down the hill from high school, friends who were sick, critters who needed a home, someone who needed her van to move belongings. I will miss bending her ear on the phone and talking about everything and anything for hours. Rest in peace Nicole, you touched many lives in your own unique way.
Marjorie Maxon
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Mark Bloodworth lit a candle
Monday, August 3, 2020
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Nikki will be so missed by everyone that knew and loved her. She was so loving and thoughtful to both friends and pets. So great about keeping in touch, Nancy and I both enjoyed her letters which often included pictures and details of family adventures!
Our hearts go out to Jeff & Robert during his time of loss.
Mark & Nancy Bloodworth
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Danny & Lori Mills planted a tree in memory of Nicole Rader
Sunday, August 2, 2020
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We will always remember your warm smile, your generous heart, & sweet soul ...
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Suzi Shatto uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, August 2, 2020
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Nikki,
we have known each other since Jr High. And even though we haven’t gotten together in a long time...I always that we would grow old together.
I remember your smile and I hear your laugh. I will always remember your loving compassion with animals.
You will truly be missed beautiful friend.
Love,
Suzi
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Gina posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, August 2, 2020
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Oh, Nicole. I can hardly believe you have left us. I miss you so. I’m so thankful we recently spoke. Sarah and I are filled with grief. The Sun is out, yet a dark cloud looms over us. I know you would not want this. You were a great friend, and I will always look up to the heavens knowing you’re smiling down upon us. Aloha ‘Oe my friend. I love you.
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Derek and Becky planted a tree in memory of Nicole Rader
Friday, July 31, 2020
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Julianna Orr posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2020
We were the Spencer sisters....Tujunga CA.
I'll never forget you Nichole...it broke my heart to hear of your passing. I moved to Connecticut and lost touch with you my dear friend. May peace be with you...my prayers and sincerest condolences to you Jeff and Robert. ♥️♥️♥️⚘⚘⚘
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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