Niki Elizabeth Nelson

How very sorry we are to learn of Niki's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to Martha, Margo and the entire Pope family. Our youngest daughter, Beth, was named for Niki's mother. Nike was a lovely, quiet spirit like her Mom and she will be greatly missed. Our phone conversations and yearly Christmas card greetings catching up on family were always a highlight and we will miss those treasures. Niki, you're home now with your Mom and Dad, rest in peace my dear and know that your Montana family...

Niki and my sister Jurine were best friends growing up next door to each other. Although I was a few years younger, Niki and I were also very close friends. I will never forget her wonderful sense of humor and all the very clever and funny tricks she and her mother,Beth would play on our family. I can still hear her laughter. She was extraordinary! My love to her family, Signe (Landoe) DeVall

How sad it was to read of Niki's death in my local CA paper. She was in my group of close friends throughout our school years in Bozeman. We played in band and orchestra together - she was a really good flute player. She was a smart, kind person, and a loyal friend.

Niki and I were close companions during the war years of WW2, We lived neighbors at Camp Murry, WA when Pearl Harbor was attacked and greived together when our fathers ,young Army Officers of the Montana National Guard shipped out for the Pacific. Then we spent the next years together in Bozeman untill the war ended. My God Bless you Niki, you have done well in life. David Wing Mesa, AZ

Niki was our next-door neighbor as I grew up in Bozeman, and finer, more generous and thoughtful people you could never hope to know than Niki and her parents, Howard and Beth. Niki's influence was felt throughout her life and ours in her quiet, unassuming, and affirming ways. She will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her.

Growing up in Bozeman and attending High School and MSU with Niki, I was sad to hear of her passing. I was happy to see her at one of our last school reunions.

Niki was one of my closest and dearest friends, from junior high and throughout our adult years living in California. She was the kindest, most empathetic person I have ever known. She always looked for the best in people, never speaking disparagingly of anyone. She will truly be missed.

Niki was one of my closest and dearest friends, from junior high school and throughout our adult years living in California. She was the kindest, most empathetic person I have ever known. She always looked for the best in people, and never spoke disparagingly of anyone. Her passing is truly a great loss to all of us who knew her.