Nicholas Wayne Gabaree

1988 - 2012

Nicholas Wayne Gabaree obituary, 1988-2012

BORN

1988

DIED

2012

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Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home

13102 North Fwy

Houston, Texas

Nicholas Gabaree Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2012.

Nicholas Wayne Gabargee, age 24, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2012. He was a Master Mechanic at Momentum Volkswagon. Survived by, mother, Sandra Smith, step-father, Michael Smith; father, David Wayne Gabaree; step-brother, Brandon Smith; grandparents, Joseph and Barbara Noyes; David and Rita Mogg; and Park and Lois Gabaree; great-grandmother, Marge Sysak; aunts, Dawn Walker, Julie Wichersham, and Sara Gnagey; uncle, Joel Noyes; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

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November 27, 2022

Family

Scott P Becker

I love nick and not a day goes by I don't think about him

October 31, 2012

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October 21, 2012

Laura Ball-Teal

Oh my gosh, David & family, We were so sad and shocked to hear of Nicks passing and our hearts are heavy for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Laura, Cory, Cole and Randy

October 20, 2012

Ed Glackin

Nick was a great technician, and an overall great person. I was lucky enough to be one of his supervisors and considered Nick as a friend. I know this is a great loss for not only Momentum, VW, but his family and friends. My condolences and heart go out to everyone and anyone who has had the chance to get to know Nick, especially his family. Godspeed.

October 19, 2012

Tanya Calip

My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are for your strength during this time. May God uphold and encourage you and your family.

October 18, 2012

Sandy, David, and families - We just heard about your tragic loss today. We can not imagine the hole you have in your hearts. Please know we are praying for strength to get you through these dark days. There is no doubt that Ronald was there to welcome his good friend's son with open arms and a few stories to tell.
Love and Prayers, Gordon and Nina Mickan

October 18, 2012

Sandy, David, and families - We just heard about your tragic loss today. We can not imagine the hole you have in your hearts. Please know we are praying for strength to get you through these dark days. There is no doubt that Ronald was there to welcome his good friend's son with open arms and a few stories to tell.
Love and Prayers, Gordon and Nina Mickan

October 17, 2012

Rose Everett

Sandy, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Rose Everett, First Financial Bank

October 17, 2012

Angelica Diaz

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

October 17, 2012

Tera Dschaak-James

My heart goes out to your entire family. Please know that I am thinking of all of you through this difficult time.

October 16, 2012

John Noyes Jr.

Sandy sorry to hear about Nicholas our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 15, 2012

Marshall Mahurin

Sandy, I can not imagine the sense of loss. I am thinking of you and your family. I hope that time brings perspective and that memories bring you joy. You are loved.

October 15, 2012

Cheryl & Robert Schafer

Mike & Sandy, although we have never met Nicholas, after reading the comments entered by other family and friends defines what a great person he was. We extend our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you an your entire family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2012

Phi Vu

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

October 15, 2012

ahlias ahlias

RIP fellow rider! Godspeed

October 15, 2012

Damiko Erskine

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your son passing, I'm praying for God to give you and your family strength. Just remember that GOD is in control and he that LOVE you.

October 15, 2012

John Mezger

Sandy,

I'm sorry for your loss. Words are inadequate, but we're thinking of you.

October 15, 2012

Jenny Allen

Nick was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face and made you laugh. He will be remembered always! His family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2012

Vicki Murphy

Sandy, I was devestated to hear of the passing of your son. I wanted to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You and Nick will stay in my thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2012

Sara Kay Walkowiak

My thoughts and prayers are with Mike & you. I have no words that will be of comfort at this time, but I will always be here for you.

October 15, 2012

Stephen Randall

October 15, 2012

Ann Williams

Sandy, I was very sorry to learn of the passing of your son. I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

October 15, 2012

Judy Bojan

There are no words to say to comfort a mom losing her son. Just know that you are in our prayers and take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

October 15, 2012

Susan Griffith

Sandy, my heart is with you and your family at this trying time in your life. You are in my prayers and please know that if you and your family need anything at all, I am here for you.

October 15, 2012

Mary Kay Stanton

Dear Sandy,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time of so great a loss. May it be some comfort to you in knowing that your extended Michigan family is with you in prayer.
Love,(Rita Mogg's sister)

October 15, 2012

Sandy Smith

Posted by Sandy Smith

October 15, 2012

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October 14, 2012

Eric Stevens

Dear Sandy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am having trouble finding the right words knowing that the pain in your heart is heavy. I've said many prayers and many of my friends are holding you all in prayer as you go through this tragic time. I wish I could be down there with you. I'll continue to hold you all up in prayer. I know Nick is your world, keep his memories close to you. I am so very sorry and our family will miss him right along with you. With deepest sympathy.
Love,
Eric

October 14, 2012

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October 14, 2012

Monica Swart

Sandy - We've never met, though we share family members whose hearts are broken over the loss of Nicholas. I'm told that you and Nick shared a bond most mothers can only hope for. As I read the words of people who knew Nick, I cannot fully comprehend the enormity of loss and sadness you feel. Please know that you will be in my prayers for a long time asking for your eventual peace. I only wish there were more I could do. God be with you. Your cousin thru Rita and Dave.

October 13, 2012

Kevin Krein

The news of Nick's passing hit me really hard. I met Nick through the internet, and we played online games together for almost six years. In that time, we had many fun conversations together. I will always remember Nick's outrageous sense of humor, his laughter, and his kindness. He was a dear brother to me. In the last few years, I have experienced ongoing progressive nerve damage in my legs and have been in a wheelchair, dealing with chronic pain. Nick's laughter always made the pain go away, it was better than any medicine. I got to meet Nick face to face in California last year. He was always smiling. He truly loved life. Its hard to accept that he is gone. My prayers go out to your family as you grieve Nick's loss.

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October 13, 2012

Matt Ellsworth

Though I really only knew him as "Divide" in World of Warcraft, and met him in person only once, Nick has left an indelible impression. His infectious laughter could brighten any situation and his joyous, carefree approach to life was apparent to anyone who met him. The world is a poorer place for his passing.

October 13, 2012

Susan Hollobaugh

There are no adequate words to express the heartfelt sympathy we feel for your entire family. We wish we could be there to help in some way. Love, Richard and Susan (Rita's sister).

October 13, 2012

Jackie Adams

Sandy, there are no words that can take away the pain of your loss. I mourn with you and pray for you and your family. Your friends at work are here for you, we love you very much.

October 13, 2012

Goldie

Nick was a wonderful nephew.Wished we lived closer, so we could have enjoyed knowing him better. Our condolences to his family. Nick`s relatives from Mich.

October 13, 2012

Karen Hamilton

Our heart and prayers go out to David Gabaree and his family.

October 12, 2012

John Waters

I also met Nick through the World of Warcraft online game, and it was there that I also heard the sad news. He was filled with laughter, and was always helpful to other people.

I hope that his family finds some solace in knowing that he brought laughter and happiness to folks that they may have not otherwise have met.

He will be missed, and my thoughts are with his family & friends.

October 12, 2012

Marco Koegler

I'm truly at a loss of words. My life has been better for knowing Nick and I deeply mourn his loss. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Nick, you will be remembered and you will be missed.

October 12, 2012

Kevin Mills

I never had the chance to meet Nick in person, but over the few years I did get the pleasure of being able to know him online via World of Warcraft. From just chatting about mechanics, as we both worked at auto dealership service departments, to other random interests, to gaming stuff, Nick and I had a lot of fun and laughs. I have a lot of fun memories of him, co-tanking the Saturday raids with Multiply (his druid) to doing other in game stuff. He was always carefree and making somebody laugh. His tagline for everything "Like a boss" and his auto-grats spam to those who achieved something and his genuine good humor always put a smile on my face. He is and will be truely missed by all of us. My heart is heavy and goes out to all who are touched by his passing. *hugs* - My best to all, Zeake/Anakah/etc etc...

October 12, 2012

April Copeland

Nick was a wonderful young man. His California friends mourn his loss deeply and send their love, prayers and condolences to his family and friends. His joy of life and love of laughter is unlike anything any of us have ever seen. You couldn't have known him and not smiled. We are worse off for his loss and Heaven is better for his presence.

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