Nicholas Scott Brown

The soul known as Nicholas Scott Brown, lovingly referred to as “Nick,” arrived on this earth plane on December 10th 2002, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana, twelve days ahead of his expected delivery. Nick was 22 years old when he left the earth plane, many moons too soon, on September 8, 2025.

In recent months, the invisible wounds and accumulated weight of complex trauma intensified and became heavier than he could carry while he was living in Rockledge, Florida. Yet Nick will be remembered for far more than his pain.

Nick’s life was filled with bold adventure, rich experience, unquenchable curiosity, deep laughter, and an extraordinary capacity to love unconditionally.

Both his physical and energetic presence were large, and his Light was undeniably bright. He had the heart of a servant and was known for his love of the outdoors. He could often be found voluntarily landscaping, splitting wood, or helping friends, family, and even strangers with whatever needs were present. Nicholas had a soul-deep affinity for nature, especially trees, and felt most at peace when he was outside.

Nick visited four of the seven continents and over a fifth of the United States, embracing every environment he encountered. At fourteen, Nick spent a month and a half in Kenya, serving others and learning firsthand about the vast differences in lifestyles upon this planet, especially outside of the United States. He found things to appreciate in every season and climate that he experienced and found beauty and meaning in a wide range of cultures and ways of life, especially through food.

Cooking became one of his creative expressions. He explored several culinary styles and delighted in preparing meals for those he loved. He especially treasured his maternal grandmother’s family recipe for mostaccioli, his stepmother’s beef stroganoff, and his mother’s eclectic fusion culinary style, which shaped his appreciation for culture and comfort around the table from an early age.

Nicholas sought out positivity, in spite of the dark times he experienced, and understood the healing power of laughter from an early age, making it a personal mission to make others smile. He was tall, strong, handsome, and rarely missed an opportunity to assist the vertically challenged wherever he went, always with playfulness and heart.

An arborist by trade, Nicholas had a lighthearted way of describing his work and referred to himself as a “tree barber”. Nick was studying and learning firsthand how tropical tree care in Florida differed from the temperate tree care in his native climate.

Nicholas was intrinsically creative with both critical and creative thinking styles. Nicholas enjoyed board games of all sorts, particularly chess, and was eager and patient to teach anyone who wanted to learn. True to his love of the outdoors, Nicholas accumulated many hours hiking, mountain climbing, paddle boarding, kayaking, camping, bike riding, and especially longboarding. Nick was known for his stamina on his longboard, often taking 10+ mile rides ‘for fun’.

Nick planned to learn how to surf while in Florida and was eager to add Mount Rainier in Washington to his list of mountain ranges climbed. Nick’s “happy place” was anywhere outside, but he had a lifelong connection with beaches and shorelines, frequently seeking the combined trifecta healing frequencies of the sun, water and earth. Nick equally enjoyed the serenity that the glistening moonlight upon dark waters provided.

He left an impression upon all he encountered, not only with his size and strength, but with his gentleness, humor, intellect, and deep sensitivity to their energy and the environment.

Nicholas is survived by his mother-Jennifer Randall, brother-Jacob Brown, grandparents-Patricia and James Randall, Judith (Paul) Brown, aunts-Tracy (Hank) King, Jamie (Chris) Heide, Erin (Michael) Randall, uncle-Christopher (Angel) Brown, cousins-Olivia and Camille King, Zelda and Coraline Heide, Dakota, Madeline and Joshua Randall, Summer and Ethan Brown, step mother-Diana (Scott) Brown, step siblings-Annie (JP) Stroud, Thaddeus and Demitrius Kritikos, as well as several step-nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Nicholas was preceded in death by his father-Scott Brown, grandfather-Paul Brown, and followed by his uncle, Michael Randall.

A celebration of Nicholas’ life will be held at Living Hope Church: 1115 Calumet Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 on December 13th from 11am-3pm

Nicholas would be honored if you planted a tree in his memory:

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Nick would want you to know that seeking support is a sign of strength and healing:

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