Nichole Jeane Van Antwerp Perkins

I remember Nikki well from class. She had a passion for her work as a nurse. What I remember most is how hard Nikki worked, she was determined to be a nurse. She had the heart of caring for others and wanted to take that to those who most needed care in her community. Nikki make lots of sacrifice in her time as a student with MSU, she had long drives, long study nights and long days of lecture. Through it all, I can say, she smiled. Thank you Nikki for being such a wonderful role model for...

Nikki, I couldnt have asked for a better friend to navigate the scary world that is becoming a public health nurse in the middle of the pandemic! I will always look back on my first job as an RN and rember consuming so much chia tea and gluten free cookies. And our daily walks during lunch were we would laugh, and vent about how hard the nursing world is and how much we hated studying for the NCLEX. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to develop such an amazing friendship with you....

Loving and praying for you. Seeing nothing but her sweet smile and hearing her beautiful harmony. ooxxooxxo

I´m so very sorry to hear of your great loss. I sang with Nikki for several years at Central Christian Church in Lancaster Ca. I was also her friend and hairdresser when she lived there. I will miss her so much and I can´t imagine your pain. Please know that my husband Mike and I will be praying for all of you

My deepest condolences to your family. The loss of Nichole is overwhelming, huge! A heartbreaking loss. She was a bright light, a star! She was an a phenomenal nurse, friend, peer, prayer warrior. She constantly talked about her kids and grandbabies...She is/was SO, SO, SO proud of you Kyle, Katelyn and Krysten. I am heartbroken at this great loss of a sweet friend who cared more about other people than she did herself. I am happy you have no more sorrow or pain Nichole. You are with Jesus...

Niki is missed greatly! She was so kind and loving. I miss her heart, her smile and laugh and her voice. I always loved to be near her in church so I could hear her sing as she worshipped our Lord! I know I will see her again and I will stand close to her again as we worship before the throne to our Lord. Until then, my prayers are for comfort and peace for the family.

Ravalli County Public Health

I loved your mother and all of you ! You will carry on her love and light

Niki, was loved by all who knew her. It was such a joy as we enjoyed our fellowship around the love of Christ with her. She was a great source of comfort during my personal time of loss with her kindness and comfort. Though, it is our loss it is her gain as she is beholding things that haven't even entered our hearts. Our prayer here at BVCC is that God's presence and peace will be ever present for her family during this time of loss of Niki.