Nicole Crowell
Nicole Leigh Crowell, 45, Columbia City, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on Feb. 19, 1971 in Columbia City she was the daughter of Terry Crowell and Deborah (Wood) Vasquez.
Nicole attended local schools and graduated from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minn. with her degree in OTA.
Nicole had been a hair stylist in Minneapolis, Minn. for 15 years for several years. In 1999, she returned to Columbia City, working at Parkview Hospital and at Snippers.
In 2001, Nicole was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and bravely fought her battle to the very end.
Survivors include her daughter: Taylor Crowell, Fort Wayne; mother: Deborah (Miguel) Vasquez, Columbia City; father Terry Crowell, Cicero; brothers: Joshua Crowell and Wesley Crowell; maternal grandparents: Bill (Phyllis) Wood, Columbia City; former husband and “Rock” of the family Dr. Richard Niccum, Columbia City.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Kenny and Betty Crowell; and Raphael and Victoria Vasquez.
A memorial service for Nicole will be held at 11 a.m. on June 3, at Victory Christian Fellowship, 1330 West Business 30, Columbia City, with calling one hour prior.
Memorial contributions in memory of Nicole may be made to her final expense account.
Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.