Nicholas Jenison
October 11, 1986 ~ September 21, 2014
Nicholas Michael Jenison, 27, Fargo, ND passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Sanford Health in Fargo as a result of a motorcycle accident. As Nick’s last act of generosity, his wish to be an organ donor was fulfilled.
He was born on October 11, 1986, along with his twin brother, Jared, to Bradley and Shawn (Fines) Jenison in Dickinson, ND. He spent his early childhood in Minot and Harwood, and in 1996 he and his family settled in Leonard. Nick attended Kindred schools, graduating from Kindred High School in 2005. During his childhood and high school years, Nick helped out at the family bar and restaurant, Dewey’s.
Following graduation, he began working in the construction industry as a roofer and framer. At his time of passing, Nick had just started his own construction company with his best friend, Andrew. He loved his work and was always willing to help out a friend or family member with a project.
Nick’s first love was his motorcycle, and he enjoyed many hours riding with his friends. Fishing, hunting, and wakeboarding were some of his other favorite hobbies.
He is survived by his parents, Brad and Shawn Jenison; twin brother, Jared (Jamie) Jenison; sister, Kaitlyn Jenison; nephew, Daniel Jenison; grandfather, Jerry (Anne) Fines; grandmother, Janice Ferguson; uncles, Gary (Joan) Jenison, Jay (Marcia) Fines; aunts, Sharon (Gene) Rudolph, Laurel Lindemann, Shelly (Tracy) Engebretson, Stephanie (Stu) Fineswright; best friend, Andrew; beloved cat, Goofy; many, many cousins; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his step-grandfather, Tom Ferguson; uncle, Ron Jenison; grandfather, Beryl Jenison; grandmother, Marjorie Jenison.
Nick lived life to the fullest. One of his favorite quotes was, “Why tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death?”
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Fargo ND
Brad and Shawn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tamara
Pinewood Minnesota
Praying and thinking of you doing this very difficult time. I can only imagine how hard this has been and will be in future fr you. May God give you strength to get through this. Take care of yourselves.
Larry & Lois O’Meara
Moorhead MN
So sad to hear of Nicks passing. I haven’t seen you all in years, but will always remember the quirky smile Nick always had on his face. He is smiling down on you and us all today and always. May you ALL find comfort and peace in this time of sorrow……
West Fargo ND
My dearest brother Brad, Shawn, Jared, Jamie, Daniel, and Katie….we are so sorry for your loss of Nicholas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Nick will live on in our hearts will be missed by so many. Love all of you so much……
Rapid City SDDuring the difficult days of hope and resignation I marveled how many loved Nick. At the prayer meeting with family and friends stories were told and brought laughter which would have made Nick turn red! I will miss Nick terribly. I loved him in the beginning of his life and to the end but my heart will be keeping Nick with me till I also pass and will see him again.
Grandma Jan (Fines) Ferguson
West Fargo N.D
.So sorry for your lose. Nothing prepares us for losing a child, can’t imagine the pain you and your family are going through. Please except our deepest sympathy. In your memories and in your heart, Nicholas will always be with you…Steve & Debbi Johnson
Brighton COBrad and Shawn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sympathies for your loss.
Curt & Terri
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Nicholas. It is not even two months since I saw that Brad you also lost your mother. May God Bless you all and comfort you always. Treasure your happy memories and keep them close to your hearts.
Roxanne Wieber Jahn
Amenia ND
My sympathies to all of Nick’s family and friends.
Nicholas was a beloved member of our family for MANY years. He had the biggest heart and loved stronger than most people are capable of, which is how he lived life to it’s fullest.
I will never forget all the talks we used to have, and all of the “mommy meals” I used to share with him and Kayla.
I truly did think of him as one of my own and he will FOREVER be in my heart.
Love and Hugs,
Viann
Horace North Dakota
We are so very sorry for your sudden loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rothsay MN
Our hearts are breaking for your loss of Nick. May the memories of his smile, good heart and laughter comfort you. We are so sorry and will be praying for you.
fargo ndWe love you Nick! Thanks for letting us be a part of your life. Thanks for being such a goofball and always making us laugh either with you or at you. You always knew when someone needed a good laugh and did whatever was needed to lighten their day. Thanks for beating to a different drummer and always keeping us guessing. You are a very special one of a kind and we were so proud and lucky to have you be a part of our lives. Be good in Heaven and keep them laughing as you did for us all these years!
west fargo ndWhenever I saw Nick, he was smiling. It seemed impossible for one person to contain so much happiness in whatever environment he was placed in. He was a good friend who would drop whatever he was doing to help you out. Thank you for everything, Nick.
jamestown So sorry to hear the news about your loss. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Fargo North Dakota
I only met Nick a few times but heard so many happy and funny stories about him. He will be missed by many. Forever loved/forever missed. May God be with his friends and family.
Moorhead MnMy thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. A life taken so young is so very difficult to understand, but you are not alone as you have so many people thinking of you & sharing in your grief. Hugs to all !