Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Paris

Nicholas Andrew Paris, born August 2, 1980, in Chadron, Nebraska, was called to his heavenly home August 4, 2025.

 

Nick was the epitome of a devoted father.  Being Abbey’s daddy was a role he considered the most significant in his life.  He lived it with emotion, devotion, excitement, and passion for his “little peanut”.  Nick was hands on in every aspect.  They spent hours in the kitchen making their famous spaghetti and meatballs or opting to go out for sushi instead.  They excitedly donned their best every year to attend the annual “father and daughter dance”.  Nick spent many hours on a school bus as a parent helper for Abbey’s school field trips.  In the summer, you would find them swimming, golfing, bike riding or going for walks.  Winter temperatures kept them busy at the local bowling alley or decorating their home walls with colorings and drawings. Their bond was an exemplary example of a father and daughter special bond.  He loved her beyond words. 

 

 Nick, “Nickel Pickle”, as he was affectionally known by many, was a force to be reckoned with.

He lived life to the fullest with his faith in God as his number one guiding force. He was only too happy to share his favorite Bible verse of Luke 8:50,  “Don’t be afraid; just believe”. He was an active member of Life Fellowship Church in Fort Morgan.  Nick especially enjoyed family traditional Thanksgiving dinners, game nights, and the men’s church groups.

 

Nick’s passion for music was highlighted by his ability to name any song from almost any era and genre.  He penned and performed many original songs with his vocals in various local bands. Nick was known to perform with Black Rose, Foresight, Last Tragedy, Whiskey River Boys, and Cure for Colors.  His love for The Beatles was evident in naming his daughter, Abbey Michelle for Abbey Road and her aunt, Amy Michelle, and the famous Beatle song, Michelle.

 

Golf was more than a hobby; it was a lifestyle.  He only dressed in gentlemen’s golf attire and his clubs shined and sparkled in the sun.  He loved golfing with his Aunt Karen, Uncle Ben and buddy, Jason whenever he could.  Nick attained the ultimate golfer’s dream, “Hole in One” at Mariana Butte August 4, 2025.

 

 Nick later took up painting using the Bob Ross technique.  He also enjoyed sketching and gaming late at night with his friend, Lucas.

 

Nick is survived by: Daughter, Abbey Michelle, Mother and Stepfather, Patty and Tom Talbott, Brother, Damien (Tiara), Niece, Audry, Significant Other, Heather Smith, Father, Mark Paris (Carolyn), Uncles and Aunts: Ben Benzel (Karen), Roger Klein, Lance (Iris) Paris and Michael (Charlene) Paris

Cousins: Randy (Alena) Benzel, Renee (Brian) Bernhard, Russ Benzel, Rebecca (Kail) Bowman, and Matthew (Hillary) Klein

  Kelly Paris, Larry and Shirley Harris, and the entire Harris-Paris family.

  Best Friends: Jason Jojola and Lucas Nishimoto

 

Celebration of Life will be Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at

Life Fellowship Church

17723 County Road 20

Ft. Morgan, Colorado 80701

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Abbey’s 529 Education Fund.

 

Checks made out to “Abbey Paris” may be brought to the Celebration of Life or mailed to:

First Bank

13600 Colorado Boulevard

Thornton, Colorado 80602

Donations via Venmo can be made to @renee-bernhard.

 

Our heartfelt thanks to:

Rick Elliott, Adamson’s Funeral Home

Derick Brown and Life Fellowship church and staff

Tyler Zink of Riverside Cemetery and Memory Garden