Nicholas Rodriguez

April 20, 1989 - November 24, 2014

Nicholas Rodriguez died unexpectedly in a logging accident south of Forks on November 24, 2014 at the age of 25.

Nicholas was born on April 20, 1989, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Christina Milller.

During most of his childhood he lived with his aunt Michelle and uncle Jim, and cousins Ty, Mitchell and Wesley Leppell.

He attended Forks Schools for a period of time and graduated from Juneau Douglas High School in 2008 after joining his mother in Alaska.

After graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served a one-year tour of duty in Afghanistan before returning stateside.

Upon his return in 2011, he married his longtime childhood friend, Connie Whitehead.

Nicholas enjoyed playing football, baseball and wrestling.

He loved anything that had to do with the outdoors including camping, fishing, hunting, mudding and snowboarding.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and doting on his nieces.

Nicholas is survived by his wife, Connie, currently stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska; his mother, Christina of Sequim; and his brother, Joseph.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Ted Miller and aunt Linda Stacy.

A memorial is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2014, in the Forks High School gym, 261 Spartan Avenue. A reception will follow in the commons.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Nicholas at www.woundedwarriorproject.org under "Donate" or by telephone 877-832-6997.

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