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Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work


Lodi, California
1967 - 2022
Nicole Ellen Blankenship or, "Nikki", passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on June 5, 2022 in her home in Clements, CA. She was surrounded by her husband, mother, and two daughters. She was in the place she always loved with the people she loved the most. Nicole was born on...
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Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work

Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work

Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work

Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work

Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work
Beautiful and caring Nichole. Thank you for being such a caring person and wonderful teacher! Always will remember your kindness and generosity when I started at Needham!
Rich Perez, Former Needham Principal
June 21, 2022 | Work
The year Mrs. Blankenship taught my grandson, she allowed me to come into her room once a week to listen to the students read. I truly enjoyed the time I spent in her room. It was nice to get to know her on a more personal level as I knew about her from her dad. I worked with him at Bank of Lodi. She was friendly like he was and cared for her students. So grateful to have the memories.
Susan Campbell
June 20, 2022 | School
I am going to miss my friend terribly. She was taken way too soon. I find peace in knowing she is a guardian angel for those two precious granddaughters she was so proud of. I only knew her for 6 years which isn't enough time at all. During that time I saw a woman that was strong, professional, and so very dedicated to her family. She would always tell me how proud she was of all of them. She is the mom to two amazing daughters just like herself! She is the daughter of such a wonderful gentle...
Megan
June 18, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know Nikki personally but worked with Phil at the Bank of Lodi and and he would always have great things to say about his family. Take Care
Lanna Vallerga
June 17, 2022