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Rick Nicolet Obituary
NICOLET, Rick
Born on June 28, 1949, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., to loving parents, David & Pauline. He went to be with the LORD unexpectedly on March 9, 2009, in Roseville, Calif., at the age of 59. Rick served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was an assistant pastor at Abundant Life Fellowship for over ten years. Rick was an incredibly gifted minister who loved GOD, loved people and leaves a GODLY legacy to families and friends. Rick leaves behind his beloved wife, Teresa; children Jeremy, Daniel, Jesse, Josh, Nick, Heather and Hannah; 9 grandchildren; mom Pauline; and brothers Gary, Mike and Chris. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, March 12, at LAMBERT FUNERAL HOME, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Services will be held on Sat., March 14, at 12:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church, 706 Atlantic St., Roseville, Calif.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rick Nicolet
Pauline Fisher
April 28, 2009
In Loving Memory of a Wonderful son.
You are Greatly Missed.
Brothers Chris Fisher, Mike
Nicolet, and Gary Nicolet.
Nieces Carissa Fisher
and Casey Fisher.
Nephew Landen Fisher.
We will Miss you and
always carry you in our Hearts.
Jan Bolton
April 24, 2009
Dear Nicolet Family,
Rick was very dear to me. Although I lost contact with him over the years, I spend several God-filled years working with Rick in youth ministry (1977-1981), as a part of Sunlife Christian / Covenant Fellowship Church in El Paso, Texas.
Our youth ministry met in my home, beginning with 3 youth - growing to 50-100 on a weekly basis within 3 years.
Rick was a wonderful teacher and gained the hearts of youth with his love of God and his incredible sense of humor. We spent many hours taking our youth on retreats and evangelistic outreaches.
I send my love to his family and pray that as they lean upon God for confort and direction that they will be able to move on into their future lives with courage and strength.
My love and comfort,
Jan Bolton, El Paso, Texas
CarolLea (Devlin) Fraher
April 16, 2009
Though I hadn't seen Rick in many years, I remember his impact on our Youth Group in the late 70's at a church in El Paso, TX. Always smiling, always gracious, always laughing; he brought the word of God to us with passion and had a lasting impact on many of us. I know he will be missed by the body of believers he has ministered to. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Shelley Soares-Speicher
April 14, 2009
I can't count the number of times I have thought of Rick since he was my Youth Pastor in the 70's. He was a uniquely gifted man who impacted alot of young lives, including mine. I am so comforted to know he finished the race well.
kenny hannah
April 3, 2009
We are Kenny & Sally Hannah from Fort Wayne. We only knew Rick the past few years when he would come to Fort Wayne to visit his Mom and then would visit our church(Carroll Road Christian Church). We have known the Nicolet family(Gertie & Ken) for years and Ken was at our church Sunday morning and told us of Rick's homegoing. Needless to say we are shocked and saddened as he was just here in Jan. He usually would sit with us when visiting our church.
Our hearts go out to you and your family but rejoice in knowing Rick is with the Lord. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Kenny & Sally Hannah
Terry Withers
March 20, 2009
Rick was also my youth pastor in 1979 in El Paso, Tx. I am now 52. As Robin Wilkens stated, Rick was very influential in my beginning Christian walk. He planted many seeds in my newly saved heart. I now live in the Philippines serving God in a local church. I know Abundant Life was blessed by his service to God toward you.
Robin (Beals) Wilkins
March 19, 2009
I don’t know any of you fine folks, but I wanted to extend my condolences and give my thanks to God for Rick. Rick was my youth pastor waaaaaay back in the late 70’s in a little church here in El Paso, TX. That little church has gone through many changes, but we are still here. Rick was very influential in my young Christian life, and for that I will always be grateful. I am glad to see he was still ministering to folks and serving God. May our Lord and Savior bring comfort to those he’s left behind.
Bill & Gaylene Hall
March 18, 2009
Our prayers are with the Nicolet family. May you find comfort, strength and joy of the memories you made with Rick. What a blessing and honor for all of those who received Rick's amazing gift of compassion and grace throughout the years!
carole vodinh
March 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Benjamin
March 16, 2009
My heart goes out to his wife Teresa. They are both wonderful people. I meen that with all my heart and soul. Even though I havent been to church in a while they both meant alot to me and my kids..
Ken Nicolet
March 14, 2009
I will always remember Rick's great sense of humor and laughing with him. He would sing and play the guitar with a unique country/religious style. Rick sent me a book he had written which was evident of his writing talents and his love for the "Lord". I wish we could have spent more time together (as cousins), however, distance kept us from enjoying more good times. This is selfish thinking since Rick had a ministry, a true calling and a dedication to his work and to the people in California. Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife Theresa and family, whom we have never had the pleasure of meeting.
Cindy Coleman
March 13, 2009
Rick's teaching during the Marriage Seminar was so wonderful last month. My husband and I enjoyed the humor he brought to his teachings. He shared the message to all to enjoy marriage not just endure it. I pray that his legacy will live on in the people who got to experience his wisdom and advice for the last time on this earth. His final message was to cherish the precious moments with our spouses because we can't take their presence for granted. His Love for the Lord was inspiring. I pray that his wife and family will be comforted supernaturally by our loving God who called him home.
Marlo and Cindy Coleman (Antelope, CA)
Pamela Robison
March 13, 2009
Teresa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rick will be missed so much - he always had a smile on his face and blessed me every time I saw him. You are in my prayers.
Pamela Robison
Heather miles
March 13, 2009
Teresa,
Thank you for taking go care of my Dad. He loved you.
Heather Miles (Nicolet)
Becky Phelps
March 13, 2009
Teresa and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do for you just let me know.
Linda Andrade
March 13, 2009
What a terrible loss to our Church and to all. I am still just in shock that this is really true and happening and I am sure so many are also. May the Lord comfort those that need him at this time. Mere words cannot express the way I feel. I will miss his smile , which seemed to never leave his face. I am so very sorry, but the Lord will bring so much good out of this, and since Rick has touched so many lives, may so many more lives be touched.
I will miss him.
Stephanie Shelley
March 12, 2009
He was a wonderful grandpa. I am going to miss him so much. I was his first grandkid. And I love him so much. I'll miss him more than anything. Teresa, I love you too. I don't really know what else to say. XOXO
Eddy & Betty Mullendore
March 12, 2009
Rick was so precious to us, we remember the
times he stoped by our home and prayed for
Betty and myself,he was a true brother in
the Lord,we will miss him so very much.
We will meet soon in Heaven Rick.
Lia Andreotti
March 12, 2009
Dear Teresa And Family,
I just wanted to tell how greatful i am to have been able to meet with Rick every tuesday night and been counseled by him. He made such an impact in my life and I am blessed to have known him. All my prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless.
Dennis Nicolet
March 12, 2009
All of our love and prayers are with all of you.
Dennis and Denise Nicolet
Connie Nicolet-Brown
March 12, 2009
Dear Teresa and family,
Our family is shocked and saddened by the loss of precious Rick. We have wonderful childhood memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. That God will give you the strength to carry on with Rick's ministry.
La Marr
March 12, 2009
Teresa and family: I am so sorry for your loss.
Rick was a good man: gosh, both of you took me to Church when my son, Ricky was gone: To the Marines.
And I still rembemer that day in Lake Tahoe when you were married: Great day:
Teresa; I could always see how much you loved Rick: and he loved you.
Call me if you need anything: Please, I will be here for you.
Darla
Rosanna
March 12, 2009
I only met Pastor Rick a couple times when he preached at my church and he was awesome! He will be missed. Your family is in my prayers. God be with you.
Danielle Yates
March 12, 2009
Teresa and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. David and I feel so thankful that we had the pleasure of knowing you and Rick for so many wonderful years. We were all together when we began our wonderful marriages and we will always treasure the memories. We are hear for you if you need us.
Love,
David and Danielle Yates
Garnett Volkens
March 12, 2009
What a wonderful, wonderful, man! God blessed us all with him!! He helped so many people. I am so glad to have known him.He is deeply, deeply, missed.
Greg Gottlieb
March 12, 2009
Teresa and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Rick was such a great example of what a Christian should be. A great man and servant.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Greg and Patti Gottlieb
Denise Howard
March 12, 2009
Teresa and family,
There are no words... My heart is with all of you.
I'll be praying for you today, tomorrow and throughout the days, weeks, months and years to come. I am so sorry that you have to travel this journey of grief and pain.
Rick was a such wonderful, loving and honorable man. What an honor to know him. His loving heart has touched and blessed so many lives. He will be missed by all who know him.
Teresa, I am here for you, anytime of the day or night, every step of the way.
You are loved!
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