Obituary for Valerie Rose Nickel
Valerie Rose Nickel
December 15, 1943 – October 14, 2020
Valerie Rose Nickel passed away peacefully at the age of 76 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital with her daughters Tina and Cindy by her side and surrounded by family.
She is survived by her daughters Tina Panas (Rick) and Cindy Wagner, brother Bart Nickel (Jill), sister-in-law Fran Nickel, brother-in-law Colin Large and grandchildren Ashley and Samantha (Steve). Also, nieces and nephews Tammy, Tim, Terri-Ann, Derrick, Darrin, David and David and her beloved dog Rosie.
Predeceased by her parents Dave (1973) and Rose (1985) Nickel and her siblings Jerry Nickel (2009) and Barbara Large (2017).
Valerie was certainly colourful, both in her clothing and the things she surrounded herself with. She was the queen of matching her outfits, right down to her shoelaces. Her favorite colour was pink as anyone who knew her was aware. She bought everything pink or pretty and painted just about anything she could get her hands on. If it wasn’t quite right, she would use what was at hand – shimmery pink nail polish which her granddaughters called “old lady pink”. Nothing boring allowed. You were welcomed into her home through the pink front door and it went from there. Everything pink, yellow, sparkly and bright. She loved lights. She had over 20 of them at one time in her front room and would turn them all on every day.
She was always there for her granddaughters, along with them for her. From time to time when either she or they would need each other the living arrangements were interesting, which meant they had to endure the lovely (spooky) dolls in the basement. There were also a few late night restaurant deliveries for eating frenzies.
She loved going out for dinner, dancing, driving, drawing, shopping, tile rummy and solitaire. As her health challenges increased, she and Rosie could often be found in her favorite recliner or on her front swing. Afternoons with her friend Renate were filled with laughter.
In her younger days she was very athletic, playing both basketball and softball, softball being her great passion. She could throw, catch and bat a ball with power.
Her appetite was surreal. She ate everything (best before dates be damned lol) and when Cindy took her out for dinner, she willing to try anything new.
Tina was her rock, her shopping mate, protector, guide, advocate and guardian angel. “Tina will make it happen” became our mantra.
She was a much-loved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be missed.
A Graveside Service for the urn is to take place at Mountainview Cemetery on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Valerie, please visit www.choicememorial.com.
December 15, 1943 – October 14, 2020
Valerie Rose Nickel passed away peacefully at the age of 76 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital with her daughters Tina and Cindy by her side and surrounded by family.
She is survived by her daughters Tina Panas (Rick) and Cindy Wagner, brother Bart Nickel (Jill), sister-in-law Fran Nickel, brother-in-law Colin Large and grandchildren Ashley and Samantha (Steve). Also, nieces and nephews Tammy, Tim, Terri-Ann, Derrick, Darrin, David and David and her beloved dog Rosie.
Predeceased by her parents Dave (1973) and Rose (1985) Nickel and her siblings Jerry Nickel (2009) and Barbara Large (2017).
Valerie was certainly colourful, both in her clothing and the things she surrounded herself with. She was the queen of matching her outfits, right down to her shoelaces. Her favorite colour was pink as anyone who knew her was aware. She bought everything pink or pretty and painted just about anything she could get her hands on. If it wasn’t quite right, she would use what was at hand – shimmery pink nail polish which her granddaughters called “old lady pink”. Nothing boring allowed. You were welcomed into her home through the pink front door and it went from there. Everything pink, yellow, sparkly and bright. She loved lights. She had over 20 of them at one time in her front room and would turn them all on every day.
She was always there for her granddaughters, along with them for her. From time to time when either she or they would need each other the living arrangements were interesting, which meant they had to endure the lovely (spooky) dolls in the basement. There were also a few late night restaurant deliveries for eating frenzies.
She loved going out for dinner, dancing, driving, drawing, shopping, tile rummy and solitaire. As her health challenges increased, she and Rosie could often be found in her favorite recliner or on her front swing. Afternoons with her friend Renate were filled with laughter.
In her younger days she was very athletic, playing both basketball and softball, softball being her great passion. She could throw, catch and bat a ball with power.
Her appetite was surreal. She ate everything (best before dates be damned lol) and when Cindy took her out for dinner, she willing to try anything new.
Tina was her rock, her shopping mate, protector, guide, advocate and guardian angel. “Tina will make it happen” became our mantra.
She was a much-loved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be missed.
A Graveside Service for the urn is to take place at Mountainview Cemetery on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Valerie, please visit www.choicememorial.com.