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1943
DIED
2023
Ronald Wade Obituary
Nick was a 1962 Idaho Falls High School Graduate. He continued his education taking night classes and correspondence courses, finally receiving a masters degree in Environmental Management at the age of 57.
He had many professions throughout his life... Westinghouse, EG&G, INEL in Nuclear Waste Management and later, his own consulting business to name a few. He was never afraid to take on new opportunities to further his career and always, with honesty and integrity.
Nick married Nancy Collins in 1975 in Swan Valley, ID. Their only child, Wendy, was born in 1977. He said she was "so perfect he didn't need another and could only afford to spoil one". He worked very hard to spoil Nancy and Wendy his whole life!
His favorite past time was fishing. He also enjoyed camping, golf and being in the sun, especially on a beautiful beach. He loved spending time at Jefferson Hills Golf Course and felt privileged and thankful to live next to Hole No. 11.
Nick had many friends and family of all ages whom he cherished and loved unconditionally. Everyone was an equal in Nick's eyes. His friends and family were always his first priority.
Nick is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Wendy (Paul)Colwell, his sister, Janice (Harold) Brockelsby, brother, Bill Wade, and brother-in-law, John (Michelle) Collins. Also, many nieces, nephews and friends he considered family. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brother, Pat and sister-in-law, Nancy Wade, his sister-in-law, Patricia Wade and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Elizabeth Collins.
Nick will be sorely missed and remembered as being very kind hearted, open, honest and accepting of everyone. He was truly one of a kind and never tried to be anything else! There will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later time.
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wendy colwell
March 1, 2024
wendy colwell
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wendy colwell
March 1, 2024
wendy colwell
March 1, 2024
Gib Ogata
February 20, 2024
Gib Ogata
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Gib Ogata
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Gib Ogata
February 20, 2024
kalee south
March 12, 2023
kalee south
March 12, 2023
kalee south
March 12, 2023
Thank you for being our Papa Nick
Dennis Headington [email protected]
March 4, 2023
Nancy and family
So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. He was a top notch guy and I´m sure he will be missed by many people.
Hope you are doing well Nancy.
Dennis Headington
Gib Ogata
March 3, 2023
Ray/Linda Proctor
February 28, 2023
Nancy and Wendy and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Nick´s death ...I´m sorry that we didn´t even know of his illness.
CANCER SUCKS !!!
We will always remember the great times we spent with Nick and of course ..his laugh..such a fun, happy guy who always seemed to be in a good mood. Always friendly and fun !!
He will be missed. We pray that you will find strength to get through the difficult days to come. His memory will be in your hearts forever. Love to all,
Ray and Linda Proctor.
Craig Lynch
February 25, 2023
I was honored to be a good friend of Nicks through out our life together in IF. Enjoyed fishing with Nick on the Salmon River and talking about our old times together. Thoughts of love to Nancy and family.
Linda crane
February 25, 2023
Such a sweet guy that mAde you laugh and could always hear his
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