Nikki has been gone since July and every holiday or important date, I always think of her and wish she was here. Her birthday is Saturday, the 13th, she would've been 38. Such a beautiful life taken so early and too soon.
We were friends for so many years and saw many ups and downs together. I was there when Coby was born as well as Allyssa. We dedicated Coby in their church. She was with me as we struggled through infertility and several other hard times in life. She was with me through the birth of my daughters and the death of my grandparents.
She was someone that I could sit on the phone for hours with and not realize that 6 hours had passed even though she lived 10 houses away from us. We would do late night runs to Wal-Mart just because we could. We didn't even need anything we just went.
Her death has been a huge loss for me as well as her children. Not only did it take my best friend from me, it showed me that nothing is guaranteed and to make the most of every single day. Because of her death, I love deeper, laugh harder and tell people that I love just how I feel. Alive she taught me many things and in death she continues to teach me. I love and miss you so much Nikki - I'll never have another friend like you.
Nichole Lynn Gardner, 37, of Colorado Springs, passed away July 6, 2012 after a 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. Nikki was born April 13, 1975 in Fort Carson, Colorado to Lavina & Vince Volk who survive her. She lived in Germany, Georgia & Kansas during her early years, then settled in Colorado Springs. She was a 1993 graduate of Doherty High school, where she met her high school sweetheart, Gary Gardner. They married on October 11, 1997 and he survives her. She is survived by her children Samantha 11, Coby 8, and Alyssa 6. Survivors include her sister Lisa and husband Peter Hunt, sister Tawnya and husband James Sokolik, 2 nephews and 2 nieces, Father-in-law Gary Gardner Sr & Mother-in-law Roberta Gardner and aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to acknowledge the medical staff that assisted her. A memorial will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4125 Constitution Ave., Colorado Springs. Nikki, WE HOPE YOU DANCE
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I sat here and read this and cried. I'm so incredibly sorry that you have all lost someone who was a beautiful soul. You are right when you said you will never find a friend like get. . True treasures are a rare find. ♥ hugs to you my dear friend.
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