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Nikki Germy Obituary

Nikki E. Germy
Nikki E. Germy, 30, of 770 Forest Drive, Little Gap Estates, Lower Towamensing Township, died Sunday, May 23, in Palmerton Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born March 12, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of Joseph A. Jr. and Marylou (Barricklow) Germy. Nikki was a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She was an accountant for Wildside Caterers, St. Paul, Minn., for five years. Survivors: Parents; sister, Leigh F. Germy of Lynchburg, Va.; paternal grandparents, Joseph A. Sr. and Becky (Copland) Germy. Services: private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home Inc., Palmerton. Contributions: John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center, S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown 18104.

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Published by Morning Call on May 26, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Nikki Germy

40 Entries

Marylou Germy

December 23, 2004

The evening before Nikki passed away, when we were with her in the emergency room, the hospital chaplain, a woman, stayed with us and Nikki throughout the ordeal. She didn’t say a lot, but her presence was very comforting. We received this poem from her today, 12/23/04. It is so special to me because this week during my prayer time conversation with the Lord, I told Him that I knew Nikki was with Him, but I asked if there was a way to help me have peace about it on some kind of a human level. I believe this poem is my answer.

I’m Spending Christmas With Jesus This Year

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,

With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars,

Reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular; please wipe away that tear,

For I’m spending Christmas with

Jesus this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,

But the sounds of music can’t compare

With the Christmas choir up here.

For I have no words to tell you

The joy their voices bring, for it’s beyond description

To hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart

But through our memories so dear we’re never far apart.

I can’t tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place.

Can you just imagine Christmas,

With our Savior, face to face?

I’ll ask him to light your spirit as I tell Him of your love,

So then pray one for another

As you lift your eyes above.

So let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing,

For I’m spending Christmas in Heaven

And I’m walking with the King!

Joan C. Christenson

July 11, 2004

Dear Germy family (Lou, Joe & Leigh)

My deepest sympathy to each of you. I have tried to write something in this guest book since I first found out about it but I have had a hard time expressing my feelings about Nikki's passing. You see, Nikki was like a like a daughter to me. There isn't a day that does by that Nikki doesn't cross my mind. I have caught myself several times about to email her and then it hits me....Nikki is with our Lord and Saviour in heaven.

Pictures of her still remain on my fridge with my own daughters. I shall never forget all of the time she spent at my home. We even took her to our family gathering when she wasn't able to get home for holidays so my whole family had the opportunity to meet and get to know her.

I so miss her laughter and her smiling face. She was a joy to have around. Nik was an honest, loyal and a sweet young woman. I will always carry fond memories of her in my heart. I am a better person for having known her. Her courage and determination should be an inspiration to all of us.

I like to think that we all have a new angel in heaven to look out for us.

God bless and keep you and thank you for sharing your wonderful daughter with me.

Cheryl Palmer (Nash)

June 24, 2004

Dear Joe, Lou and Leigh,

Our hearts are terribly sad and broken for the loss of Nikki, your beloved daughter and sister, and the friend we grew up with all those great years ago in Crystal Lake. We will always remember Nikki dashing through College Hill on her bike, laughing with the wind that sailed through that gorgeous hair of hers. She was a determined young soul with an amazing smile, and as smart as a whip....and what a passion for horses she had...the kind of passion you rarely see in very young hearts. Nikki had the lovliest green eyes I have ever seen. With fondness and in sweet reverie, I have many special moments etched in my heart when our

four beaufiful girls were growing up together. The last time we saw Nikki, she had come back "home" to stand up in the wedding of her dearest buddy in life, Ann McNames. I am grateful that we had those hours to chat and share old times together. Regretfully, many years have passed since our families have gotten together----hopefully,we can change that. I hope that Nikki knew how much we cared about her and that we kept her in our constant prayers during her battle with cancer. We send our love and prayers and friendship forevermore. We carry each one of you in our hearts. To Nikki in Heaven, be at peace and know you are greatly loved and missed by all of us. God Bless You.

In abiding friendship and love,

Cheryl, Kristyn and Jackie

Cari Johnson

June 10, 2004

Lou, Joe and Leah:

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and words cannot begin to describe how much I will miss her.

NICE MEMORY:

Mel and I have a running joke:

Nikki would become irriated with us at the clicking sounds our manicured nails would make on the keyboards and suggest it was time to visit our local nail tech. Apparently, this clicking made it difficult for her to concentrate on numbers and reports and we could not type in unison to minimize the clatter. We obviously typed even louder to get her to chuckle, or would pop off with remarks "we were to poor, to afford manicures, at this time... but would keep her posted with projected nail visits... this would make her laugh, that cute laugh.. I still remind Mel to get her nails done, and she reminds me...

Not a day goes by that I do not think of her and miss her!

My prayers and thoughts are with you always, thank you for the wonderful gift of knowing your daughter...she will always be a friend to me.

Ann Plant

June 8, 2004

Germy family,

Words can't express how I feel about Nikki and you. Nikki is my best friend. I think of her as my sister. When I think back on my childhood all of my greatest memories are tied to Nikki and your family. As we grew up we never lost touch or the special bond we had. Nikki is that friend you are blessed with once in a lifetime. Her time here with us was cut short, but I will never let go of her spirit. I know she is looking down upon us and will help us through until we meet again.

My family would like to extend our hearts to you in this difficult time. We love you and miss Nikki.

Love,

Michael, Ann, Carson, and Abigail Plant

dixie chicks-Logan's buddy

Alicia Pfaff

June 8, 2004

I don't know what to say other than I know she is finally at peace, with a perfect body and surrounded by horses and loved ones, but I will miss her for the rest of my earthly life until I get to see her in heaven. I have never loved anyone so deeply in such a short amount of time. She is the sister I always prayed for and more. Logan loves her so much and will miss her. He still points at the house and says "gikki!". Craig, Barnum and Bailey send their love too.

Alicia

Melody Haines

June 2, 2004

Nikki, what a lovely wonderful person and friend you were. Working with you at Wildside and sharing stories, daily challenges at work and many daily email jokes made the decison for me and my family coming to Minnesota so very welcoming! There have been times in the past few months that I am convinced I would walk in the door one morning and you would be waitng at the front desk with a friendly greeting and a few choice words for being stuck there. I miss your laughter every day... and you!

Lou and Joe, saying I am sorry for your loss, seems very inadequate at a time like this. Thank you for allowing me the great gift of knowing your daughter and from the bottom of my heart my deepest sympathies for the loss of such a sweet sole. My sincerset appreciation for the countless email updates. May God Bless and protect you!

Melody Haines

Marie OBrien

May 31, 2004

Dear Germy family,

My deepest sympathies to all of you. Meeting Nikki was the best thing that ever happened to me; not just as a patient but as a friend forever. She touches the heart of everyone she meets. Last monday AM ironically started my 1st day working on 7C for my oncology rotation. Meeting with all the hospital staff that knew her we shared her loss together. She will be deeply missed. She had a way about her,lifting the spirits of others when not in person through email. On my birthday Nikki sent me an email I would like to share with all of you: Remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. She will forever be remembered. Love, Marie, Jason, and Kangas- his favorite patient.

Kori Kirschner

May 30, 2004

Leigh and family,

I never had the chance to meet Nikki, however Leigh was a faithful prayer warrior and shared with us many prayers for her sister. My heart rejoices for Nikki to be able to sit at Christ's feet. Much love to the Germy family. You have always been in my prayers and will continue to be. Praise God for His grace and love and comfort during this time.

Lou Germy

May 28, 2004

I want to share an email I got from a friend in Minnesota where Nikki worked and rode horses all thru high school and her first year of college. Martha owned the stable and riding school and ran a very tight ship...didn't put up with a lot of foolishness, so I find this really amusing that Nikki must have really been close to her to pull a little joke like this. Here it is as follows:

Dear Lou,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nikki was a joy to work with - my memories of her time at Center Line are some of my fondest, particularly the time she worked at the barn and we had gone off to a show or clinic and when we got home there was a note in the office from Nikki saying that the little mare Sugar came in without one eyeball, but she figured it was OK because the horse had gone out that morning like that. Also the note said that the horse "Rip" had seemed to have lost his leg in the pasture but not to worry because they found it in the field and stuck it back on... She was loved here and always welcomed with hugs...I think she knew how fond we all were of her.

Thank you for contacting me.

With love,

Martha

Tina Jorgensen

May 28, 2004

Lou & Jo

I am so sorry for your loss. Nikki was a wonderful person, a joy to be around and a loyal friend. I consider her to be one of my closest friends and I will deeply miss her.

I will keep you in my prayers in your time of great loss.

Lori Trumbower

May 28, 2004

Dear Germy Family,

I had the pleasure of meeting Nikki when she went for her visits with Dr. Boulay. I answered many a phone call from her and her mother. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who lives she has touched!

She is no longer in pain, God will make sure of that!

Lori T.

Bill Bray

May 28, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss

Alexis Snider

May 28, 2004

Words are hardly enough to even begin to attempt to evoke the feelings you all have right now. I know from personal experience the pain and heartache you all feel right now. I know it seems nearly impossible, but everything will get better. Christ is holding you up now and always. Allow His gentle, loving touch to heal you, and allow the people He puts in your paths to love you and lift you up. I'm praying for you all!

Kelly Smith

May 27, 2004

Leigh and Family,

You are being lifted up in my prayers daily. You are loved with an everlasting love, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

Andrew Wooddell

May 27, 2004

Dear Germy Family,

I never had the opportunity to meet Nikki face to face, but through the faithful intercession of Leigh and her mother sharing her pictures, prayer requests, trials and triumphs with us, we were able to become a part of Nikki's life. Words can console and comfort during your time of grieving, but the Lord's love and peace can heal and restore your hearts just as He has restored Nikki's body in heaven where she now sits at His feet. May the God of peace strengthen you all, and may His everlasting love become your light as you walk through the valley of the shadow of death.

Jackie Kendall

May 27, 2004

Dear Precious Germy Family:

I cried when I got Leigh's message. I cried for mom and dad Germy, knowing the loss is beyond words. I cried for Leigh knowing how for years she has kept me prayerfully updated about her sister Nikki. From the first time I met Leigh in Feb. 2000, her primary concern and prayer request was always for Nikki. I am counting on the God of all comfort to pull mom, dad and sis onto His lap and keep all three of you up close and secure...like a lap-resting lamb.

Praying...understanding the enormous loss...since I have had two siblings die and my dad and my brother in law and sister in law...

Jesus was enough...

Love His Servant,

Jackie Kendall

Kerri Eggleston

May 27, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Nikki's family. Nikki and I met in 1998 and were instant friends. She made such an impact on my life. I will always treasure the friendship we shared. I am going to miss her dearly! Her memory will forever be in my heart.

Carol E Burger

May 27, 2004

Leigh and Family.

My heart is with you all. Leigh has been faithful in keeping us updated and you have sincerely been in my prayers. May His comfort be sufficient in this time of loss. His righteous righthand sustains us.

Jeff and Katey Phillips

May 26, 2004

Joe, Lou and Leigh you are all in our prayers. You are not alone. Nik was a tender spirit while she was here with us and she IS still a tender spirit where she is now. She is not alone. Until we are all together again our family will have an unfillable void. I (KT) wrote "A Tribute" in 1983, it follows: Bless the wind

to free my soul.

Bless the sky

to hear my cry.

Bless the earth

to ease my mind.

Bless me -

for I have died.

Nik has stepped into the Lord's eternal life and love.

Jesus is Lord of Heaven and Earth and in His time all things are made beautiful. We thank Him for His gift to us of Nikki and miss her until we meet again.

Cyndi Lodge-Bertram

May 26, 2004

Nikki, what can I say other than I shall miss YOU my heart adopted daughter, thank you Lou & Joe for sharing your beautiful daughter with me... She and I not only worked together at Waterford Green, but we shared alot of laughter and hard time's together. We shared a love for horses, I did beauty makeovers for her, we talked and cared about each other in a very refreshing way. I will truly miss her Smile, great Hug's and most of all her Laughter. Through all of her journeys good or bad Nikki always remembered to call me, not to just update me on how she was doing but to see how I was. Just like her don't you think:)? I missed her when she left and moved back home, I did have a great visit right along with Tedibear when she came back for a visit. She took lots of pictures especially of her and Tedibear. We kept in touch via e-mail and long talks into the evening when she would be in the hospital. Nikki showed great courage and drive to all of us and I have been truly blessed to have know her and loved her like a daughter:) She will be forever missed, not just by me but also by Tedibear....( her heart adopted puppy-dog:) All my prayers and love go out to each and everyone of you that was ever touched by such a loving and wonderfull person, we were all blessed to have known her. To Lou a little insert to please keep in touch,I am so glad we got to meet. If you ever need to talk or if your ever in Minnesota look me up. God Bless, a friend Cyndi

Lindy Painter

May 26, 2004

My dear cousin Nikki.. I have prayed countless times that her body would be healed by jesus. She finally is. Healed 100% perfect now. More perfect than any of us. I am so amazed at the strength she possesed through this struggle. I will miss her so much. I take pleasure in knowing that I will see her again in only what will seem like minutes compared to heavens eternity. Maybe we can all play a game of hearts one day just for old times sake. I love you..

Rebecca & Vernon Nagel

May 26, 2004

To Nikki's Family and Friends,

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Nikki was a dear classmate of our daughter, Susan, at UWRF.

Please know you are all in our prayers.

Peace.

Viki & Ed Phelps

May 26, 2004

My daughter Joy lives with Leigh and Leigh is such a wonderful person. She spoke so highly of her sister. She will always be as close as your heart. We are praying for all of you! 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for YOU!

Christa Cavender

May 26, 2004

I am truely sorry for your recent loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Denise Bray

May 26, 2004

We all love Nik so much and we all know she is suffering no more. But being human we are going to miss her...I believe she has gone home to be with the father. Let us be patient until we are joined together again. But for now our memories are comforting us all.

Matthew Wojack

May 26, 2004

I'm soooo sorry to hear about Nikki's passing. I want to extend my condolences to Nikki's family and friends in this most difficult time...

Dave & Mary Ann and Heather & Alyson Schwenk

May 26, 2004

Dear Nikki,

We miss you; but, we know that you are at peace and with God. In that knowledge we look forward to seeing you again in heaven one day.

You have been a blessing in our lives. Knowing you has been a privilege. God brings people together for his purpose and we are so grateful to Him. Heather and you were meant to be roomies in LVH on 7C-4; there are no coincidences.

Dear friend, we wish you great happiness and well deserved peace and joy. Our love for you is eternal.

Kristina Mummau

May 26, 2004

Leigh and Family:

You are lifted up in my prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you during this time.

Love,

Kristina

Alison Jakubek

May 26, 2004

I came to know Nikki in college, and we were fast friends, before I knew it we were watching Turbo and Cori running around her apartment, including onto the back of the couch - the vertical part. We talked many times about starting the "Boys are Dumb" club, though despite the interest of many, we never did hold a meeting. She was very warm-hearted and fiercely loyal to her friends. She will always be loved, missed and remembered as one of my best friends.

Toni Sue Bramson

May 26, 2004

Joe and Lou,

I know we have not seen each other in over 24 years but I hope you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.

All our love

Toni

Heidi, Russ, Ryan & Cody Winslow

May 26, 2004

We were blessed to have Nikki in our family. Though circumstances lead us apart for many years, I am thankful to have had the chance to reconnect with her. She was a bright light that will be missed by everyone whom she touched throughout her life. I came across this poem and I hope that it helps all of those who read it.

Heidi Winslow, cousin

I thought I saw your face today,

in the sparkle of the morning sun.

And then I heard the angel say,

"Their work on earth is done."

I thought I heard your voice today,

then laugh your hearty laugh.

And then I heard the angel say,

"There's peace dear one at last."

I thought I felt your touch today,

in the breeze that rustled by.

And then I heard the angel say,

"The spirit never dies."

I thought I saw my broken heart,

in the crescent of the moon.

And then I heard the angel say,

"The Lord is coming soon."

I thought that you had left me,

for the stars so far above.

And then I heard the angel say,

"They left you with their love."

I thought that I would miss you so,

and never find my way.

And then I heard the angel say,

"They're with you every day."

"The sun, the wind, the moon, the stars, will forever be around,

reminding you of the love you shared, and the peace they've finally found."

written by Bobbi Davis

Tina Palma

May 26, 2004

Leigh, I am so sorry about your sister but at least she is no longer suffering. I will be praying for you and your family. Ryan told me you are coming to Atlanta soon - hope to see you here and we can have one of our long talks. Love you girl, Ms. Tina

Calvin & LaRue

May 26, 2004

You will be missed. We love you and we'll always remember how strong you were. You never gave up and that is such an encouraging thing for others to see. This isn't the end, we will all celebrate together one day soon.

Kevin, Bria, Shaylin & Keilah

May 26, 2004

You will be deeply missed, dear cousin. One day we will all be reunited! Our love and deepest sympathies to the family.

William Germy

May 26, 2004

You are in my prayers. You were an inspiration to many people. You will truely will be missed.

Marti and Dave Caldwell

May 26, 2004

We knew Nikki as a sweet teenager and young adult in Minnesota. She and our daughter enjoyed horses together. The world is poorer for her absence.

Allison Chaffin

May 26, 2004

You all are in my thoughts prayers during this tough time, love you all very much.

Love,

Allison

Lita Hunt

May 26, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family.

This is the time of year for many graduations, Nikki's "graduation" is the highest achievement of all!

For she is now safely in the arms of our Heavenly Father~

Leigh Germy

May 26, 2004

Nik will forever be remembered for her amazing endurance and the smile that was on her face. I will miss her so much. She is no longer suffering, she is being loved in the presence of God.

may your soul be blessed

may your body rest

on the mountain where you were born

may your spirit soar

where there's joy ever more

may you find your way in peace

and there’s no more harm

in your savior’s arms

see you fly away in the sky

did you hear the call of angels one and all

may you find your way peace

may you know you’re loved

may you shine above on the mountain where you were born

may your spirit soar

there’s no pain anymore

may you find your way in peace

song by eastmountainsouth