Obituary of Nicole Michelle Beebower

Nicole Michelle Beebower (37) passed away at her home on April 3, 2015 in St. Maries, ID. Nicole was born to Russell and Nancy Beebower in Riverside, CA on March 16, 1978. When Nicole was 2 years old, her father died. Her mother Nancy relocated the family to St. Maries where Nicole started grade school. When Nicole was a Junior in high school, the family moved to Rathdrum, ID and she graduated from Lakeland High School in 1996. She met Nick Peterson during her time at Lakeland. Following high school, Nicole and Nick had a daughter, Amara. She went to work for Triple Play in Hayden while raising Amara, and in 2006 her son Dylan was born. Nicole relocated to St. Maries with her children in 2010 where she became a Certified Nurse’s Assistant and went to work for Valley Vista Care Center. She loved her job at the nursing home and the residents loved her. Nicole enjoyed floating the St. Joe River, swimming and anything to do with the ocean and dolphins. She loved to hang out with family and friends. She most enjoyed spending time with her children whom she loved very much. Nicole is survived by her son Dylan Beebower of Genesee, ID, daughter Amara Peterson of Spirit Lake, ID, and her parents Nancy and Douglas Thorp of St. Maries. She is also survived by sisters Theresa and husband Cody Meacham of Genesee, ID; Cassandra Thorp of Mt. Vernon, WA; Jennifer Thorp of Harrison, ID; Grandparents Bob and Sue Williams of Catheys Valley, CA and Grandmother Laura Lee Beebower of Riverside, CA. She is preceded in death by her father Russell Beebower. A memorial service is planned for April 18, 2015 3:30 pm at the Eagles Lodge in St. Maries, ID. A meal will be shared with a gathering of family and friends following her service. Please visit and sign her online guestbook at www.hodgefuneralhome.com