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Nicholas Alexander Obituary
A memorial will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Christ our Savior Lutheran Church, 1612 Oceanview Drive in Anchorage.
Nick was born to Shirley Alexander and father Paul Alexander on July 12, 1986 in Anchorage, AK. He graduated from the Alaska Military Youth Academy in March 2005; he was very proud of this accomplishment as were his family. Nick was an awesome father to his 5 year old twin sons. He spent a lot of time caring for them, teaching them and loving them. Nick shared his love of reading cowboy books with Grandpa Pais. It is no accident he named his sons Jesse and James. He enjoyed learning and reading about history. Nicholas loved being a family man. He loved Alaska and Hagen Das ice cream. Nicholas loved and laughed at cartoons and he loved music. He enjoyed having coffee with his mother in the mornings.
Nick was preceded in death by his Grandpa "Pais" Don Paisley, Grandma Sandy Paisley, Grandpa Heinie Roehl; Auntie Julie Giles, Uncle Sam Hague and Uncle Bill Siemens.
He is survived by his mother Shirley Alexander; his father Paul Alexander; his brother Matthew; his sons, Jesse and James; Mickey Sexton, his Auntie Debbie, Steve, James and Raymond Redmond, Uncle Harmon Roehl, Auntie Lana and Uncle Bill Kiernan, Auntie Sheila Hague, Auntie Marilyn, Gary, Kim, Tina and Deandre Andersen, Auntie Veda, cousins Oliver, Gilbert, Augustus and Roland Siemens, and a multitude of cousins and friends.
Nicholas's kind spirit and gentle nature has touched many lives. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Nicholas will always be remembered for his courage during difficult times; we know he is at peace and without pain now.
In lieu of flowers, his mother requests that donations be made to his sons James and Jesse in a trust fund she has created at CreditUnion1 account # 536544.
Arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home and Crematory. Please visit Nick's obituary and online guestbook at www.AlaskanFuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Alexander
Vickie McCubbin
April 6, 2013
Shirley, I cannot express how sorry I am to hear of the news of Nick's passing. I know you are such a caring and loving mom to your boys. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been through so much. You are so strong, but let others support and help you now. I will be in touch. Hugs, Vickie
Michèle and Duri Mathieu
April 5, 2013
Dear Shirley, Matthew and Paul,
We are so sorry and sad to get this new. You are in our thoughts, wish you comfort and courage. We will not forget him, we met him as a little cheerful boy.
Hélène and Patrick Stalder
April 4, 2013
We are so sorry. We just met one evening in Ranchero campground in Yukon but we had some news from Duri and Michelle who told us the message.
Linda Miner
April 3, 2013
We are so sorry and in shock over Nicholas passing. I have so many precious memories of him and of course with his little frog. Shirley you are the best Mom and you always showed how much you love both of the boys. Matthew the admiring brother of his "my Nicholas". Live in those happy memories. I pray for comfort and peace for both of you. Papa and Nana
Billie Palmer
March 25, 2013
Dear Shirley, We are sad to receive this news. He was such a precious little boy. Our hearts are broken for you. Billie and Ben
Diane Swick Adriaenssens
March 14, 2013
Dear Shirley, Paul and Matthew,
There are no words for your loss. Just know you are in our thoughts. I do have some childhood photos of Nicholas I would like to send you. Please email me at [email protected] and I will send them to you.
With heartfelt sadness,
March 12, 2013
GONE ---- BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
EZ AND CATHIE
Anna Jacobs
March 10, 2013
I am so sorry that I didn't get to see much of my dear cousin as an adult, but all my childhood memories of Nicholas are so fond. I will always remember his sweet, feisty, and funny personality (and especially his fondness for Jeremy the Frog's legs). Shirley, Paul, and Matthew, I cannot begin to tell you how much my heart is aching for you, and all I can do is to send you my dearest and best love, and more for Jesse and James, whom I have never met, but am so glad to know are in the world.
Diane Spangler
March 9, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to Nicholas's loved ones. I remember that smile so vivdly. May Nic be smiling now as he rests in Gods loving arms. And may God heal the pain of his loved ones here on earth.
kimber, clint, cricket, Jesse and James
March 9, 2013
I can not begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss, Shirley, Matthew, Paul and Mickey. We think of you all often and wish that we could be closer.
You are in our hearts and Prayers
Sheila Hague
March 8, 2013
Nicholas you will remain in our hearts. Shirley, Matthew and Micky we love you and are praying for you. Sheila, Arnold & family and Chantel & family.
Rozanna Landavazo
March 8, 2013
Dearest Shirley, you know how sorry I am for your loss of Nick. You are a wonderful mom, friend, and really a sister to me. My heart and spirit is with you. As we say, love you girl.
Banquet-- sophomore year
March 6, 2013
March 5, 2013
Dear Paul, Shirley, and Matthew,
We grieve with you, and with all those who loved Nicholas. We pray that God gives you strength and comfort to endure these very difficult days.
With the approach of Easter, we pray that Christ's Holy Resurrection will serve to reassure you of the promise that one day all will be reunited with their departed loved ones.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22
May Nicholas' Memory be Eternal!
With love in Christ,
Will, Mina, Anna, Alex and Magdi
March 4, 2013
Nick, I should have called earlier.
John Mears
March 4, 2013
Paul and Shirley
Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
March 3, 2013
I am so sorry Shirley. You are in my prayers I know your sorrow. Things will get better might not seem like it now but it will. Take care Love you and Matthew.
Matthew and his brother Nicholas
March 3, 2013
Paul Alexander
March 3, 2013
"If I don't see you no more in this world, I'll see you in the next one and I won't be late"
DAD & Jimi
To Jesse James and Cricket
March 1, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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