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Nicholas Shoults Obituary
Springfield - Nicholas Francis Shoults, age 62 of Springfield, Missouri left this world on Sunday December 10, 2017. Nicholas suffered a fatal injury from a mountain biking accident. Nicholas left this world in the company of his son Will, doing a sport he loved.
Nicholas was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Nicholas grew up in St. Louis and St. Clair Missouri. He attended medical school and residency at the University of Missouri. Nicholas was a practicing general surgeon at Mercy Health since 1989
Nicholas had a unique love for life and adventure. He had a dedication to his career that was mirrored in how his patients and coworkers felt for him. He spent endless hours providing outstanding surgical care, and holding the hand of many of his patients and their families. He sought to excel, and be the best at what he did, and in his last day, countless coworkers have confirmed what his family always knew; that he truly was the best. His coworkers knew him best as "Nick at Night". He stated to Velvet recently: "When it is my time, I'll be ready-it's been a great ride, and I've been blessed.
Nicholas had a greater love than his career. He was blessed with the greatest gift: his children. He enjoyed time with them in many settings. He was an adventurer who wanted all out of life he could get. He snowboarded, wakeboarded, rode bicycles, motorcycles, hiked, kayaked and anything that posed a challenge. He pushed all around him to enjoy every minute of every day, and be thankful for those days. He will be greatly missed, but thanked
Nicholas leaves behind his best friend of 26 years, his wife Velvet. They had a lifetime love and affection spanning many settings. Nicholas is survived by Velvet, his sons: Michael, Matthew, Mitchell, and Will. His daughters Michelle and Maria, and a brother John; his grandchildren Aidan, Bryce, Skylar and Kinsley; He was blessed with great spouses for his oldest children, Luke, Crystal and Christina. Nicholas had numerous nieces and nephews he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lucy, and his son Coen, and nephews Michael and Anthony.
Nicholas's final contribution to better this world, was as an organ donor, in hopes to give a life to many others.
Services for Nicholas will be Friday December 15th at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church 2818 E Bennett Springfield, Missouri. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, December 14th at Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, Missouri. 6-8:00p.m. There will be a wake celebration of Nicholas's life Friday evening, with location available at the services. Scrubs are welcome at any of the services and wake. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to an account for Will at Great Southern referenced as "Remembering Coen". The account will be used for Will's education, as education was paramount to Nicholas for his children.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Shoults
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Earleen Burns
December 20, 2017
Holding you all up in prayers now and in the days ahead may God comfort each of you.
Karen V
December 19, 2017
Nick and I attended High School together and he was a friend to everyone. Very kind hearted and you never saw him without a smile on his face. Gone too soon, but will be always remembered. May God comfort his family and friends at this very difficult time.
Myrna Hammers
December 16, 2017
Dr Shoults was not only a great surgeon but was a good and caring man. He performed surgery on me as well as my father-in- law. He we be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
December 15, 2017
Dr .Shoults did three different procedures on me and did an awesome job and was a good friend. Will be missed prayers to his family.Daniel Duncan
Rachael Marsh
December 15, 2017
Dr. Shoults performed emergency surgery on me in September of this year. His bedside manner was warm, caring, professional, and you knew you were in the best of hands during a difficult time. Prayers to Dr. Shoults family and friends. God Bless You!
Rachael Marsh
December 15, 2017
Dr. Shoults performed emergency surgery on me in September of this year. His bedside manner was warm, caring, professional, and you knew you were in the best of hands during a difficult time. Prayers to Dr. Shoults family and friends. God Bless You!
Rachael Marsh
December 15, 2017
Dr. Shoults performed emergency surgery on me in September of this year. His bedside manner was warm, caring, professional, and you knew you were in the best of hands during a difficult time. Prayers to Dr. Shoults family and friends. God Bless You!
Linda Greer
December 15, 2017
Nick was a Awesome surgeon he performed my Gall Bladder Surgery ,he had excellent bedside manners,He will be greatly missed. God Bless the family.
Brandie Eade
December 15, 2017
This man literally saved my life 10 years ago....if it wasnt for him going in and fixing another doctor's huge mistake I would have died from internal bleeding. My family and I are very grateful to him everyday. I pray for his family and friends and most of all the patients who's lives he won't be there to save.
Sally Arteaga
December 15, 2017
I am so blessed to have know you Nick as a surgeon, patient and physician with Honor Flight of the Ozarks. Your love of life, positive outlook on life and your calming presence will be greatly missed. Thank you for your professionalism and having the heart to give of your self to your family, friends, patients and Veterans! Many prayers of comfort Velvet and to your family.
Sally Arteaga
Julie P
December 14, 2017
Nick was a great surgeon and had a wonderful bed side manner. I truly believe with God's grace and the talent God blessed Nick with he saved my life in emergency surgery in 1992. As stated he sat with me and my husband and explained what happened what he did and what to expect. I truly believe God blessed Nick in many ways. Prayers to his family and friends for comfort strength and peace.
Bill bayazed
December 14, 2017
Thank you Nick for being the wonderful person that you are. You will live in our hearts forever
December 14, 2017
I have known Nick since he was a resident and I was a med student at MU. He was always knowledgeable and skilled, and the utmost professional. No matter how busy, for the past 28 years we were in practice he would always promptly answer his pages, "It's Nick; how can I help you?"
My prayers and best wishes to Velvet and the whole family.
--Lisa Ovens
December 13, 2017
We were saddened to hear of Nick's passing. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Your neighbors at Cedar Cove.
Tracy Raymond (Wise)
December 13, 2017
He is one of the best Drs! He most often wore cowboy boots to work making rounds and I loved that. He will be missed. To the family. I will be praying for you all during this difficult time and will continue as God brings you all to mind.
December 13, 2017
Dr. Nick was a wonderful man,as friend and best surgeon ever. Nick did many surgeries for me and my family.
He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Nick
Marie Wiley retired Rn.
Paul Fuzy
December 13, 2017
Nick at night worked tirelessly for his patients, staff and family. "Are you ready to get this over with?" "How can I help?" "They're out there." Never an unkind word. Always looking to help anyone. Any day you saw him was made better. Truly a bright light, pushing to get as much as he could for others by giving as much as he could. in any situation. Always with a smile. Nearly always in scrubs.
"When you are born, you cry and the world rejoices. When you die, the world cries and you rejoice."
Peace be with you, Nick.
Rita Johnston
December 13, 2017
I am a former patient that was very ill. His caring words and joy of my recovery, was such an encouragement to keep reaching for the stars. i was truly blessed he was one of my Doctors. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.
Kim Routt
December 13, 2017
We are going to miss working with Dr. Shoults every Monday night was Nick at night . I learned alot from him in the OR . He always smiled when he came in the room. I enjoyed working with him. I will always think of him when i hear 102.1 on the radio.
Krystal Kalmbach
December 13, 2017
I'll always remember you with fondest
memories, "Nick at Night". Excellent surgeon, great friend & confidant. 23 years
in & out of OR. Will always remember quirky little smile and mischievous twinkle in your eye. We were blessed to know you. Velvet and all of family...my heart is with you.
Emelie Roe
December 13, 2017
Dr Shoults will be missed. He had a gentle heart and always willing to listened when i called him regarding patients problem. I keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Georgia Hicks
December 13, 2017
I am retired nurse to be blessed to have worked with him prayers for all his family he was awesome dr but a great man
December 13, 2017
Words never seem like enough at a difficult time like this. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Beth Harger and family
Mark Newport
December 13, 2017
Nick will be missed greatly. I have worked with him since he started with Mercy in the 80s. My memory of him is whenever called for consult in the ER, he said "how can I help". This is a reflection of his life. Mark Newport, MD
Barbara & Karol
December 12, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of his death he was a good Dr he be missed
David Tonkin, M.D.
December 12, 2017
As a colleague and patient, I can attest that Dr. Schultz was a great man and physician. His caring manner and excellent surgical skills will never be forgotten by those whom he touched.
Angel and Rose Sullivan
December 12, 2017
My prayers are with the family. Dr. Shoults will be missed. I am thankful for the wonderful care he provided to my mom. I am so very sorry.
Lori Huffman
December 12, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a spouse is so hard & my heart goes out to his wife....I've been where she is. I'm praying for the family, so very sorry for your loss.
Sharon Gott
December 12, 2017
Velvet and family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
thomas nutter
December 12, 2017
What a great man, so sorry for your loss. Tom Nutter and I will be praying for comfort for your family. God bless
yvette & tom nutter
Michiko Kozuma
December 12, 2017
My heart goes to his family.
" Dr. Shoults, I really enjoyed working with you and your smiles will be always in my heart!! I was lucky to have you as my doctor and a colleague at Mercy hospital"
Amy
December 12, 2017
Always enjoyed Dr Shoults smile and friendliness at the hospital. He was pleasure to work with. Prayers for his family and friends in this time.
Teresa Hulsey
December 12, 2017
Dr. Shoults was such a nice person, professionally and on a personal level. His patients and nursing staff loved and respected him and would say that he always took time to listen and was truley interested in them as a person. He will be missed!
Ann Hennigan
December 12, 2017
So, so sorry to hear that this wonderful man who helped save my husband's life has passed. I will never forget his kindness nor his skill.
Vish Subramanian
December 12, 2017
Nick
A passionate surgeon
A close friendAn excellent surgeon
Did excellent surgical contribution to the welfare of the newborns.
We will miss you my friend. May your soul rest in Peace.
Phil Monroe, MD
December 12, 2017
He cared for his patients and loved life. He will be missed.
Jim Fite
December 11, 2017
Goodbye my friend. It was an honor to work with you. You always asked when I paged "How can I help you?"
Same answer every time for 25 years, and he always helped. Springfield has lost a great physician, friend, and surgeon.
Much sympathy to Velvet and family.
Powell McHaney
December 11, 2017
Condolences to Velvet and Will. I was a long time patient of Nick's and always considered him a friend as well as the great surgeon that he was. I'm going to miss his great sense of humor along with his terrific smile. When I had an appointment, we talked about everything under the sun and eventually got around to the reason I was there, but I respected him as a person and not just his surgical expertise. Wonderful man!
Tamara Carter
December 11, 2017
I have enjoyed the many years working with Dr Shoults in the OR. He will be missed.
Bob Blair
December 11, 2017
Nick will be missed by many, many.....colleagues, staff, patients and friends. We are all lucky to have been able to share some time and space with Nick. It was truly a privilege and we should all strive to be remembered as fondly as is Nick. Thoughts and prayers for Velvet and family. Godspeed Nick!
Florence Erickson
December 11, 2017
I worked in the ER during night shift. Every time Dr Shoults was on call he came in with a caring gracious attitude. He was always kind and considerate to staff and above all took care of his patients. He took time to answer questions and concerns. I am honored to know him. Florence, RN
Sheila Collins, Flight Coordinator
December 11, 2017
Nick & Velvet have both served as Medics on multiple Honor Flights, taking Veterans to DC to see their Memorials. They've not only gone on the flights, they worked with me to improve our Medic procedures as well. They've also drafted several of their friends to join the Medic pool.
Nick was always positive and serene on the trip, which really helped the Bus Staff manage all the details that come up on an 18 hour day.
He will be truly missed by our organization, professionally but even more important, personally.
The Staff of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home
December 12, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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