When we were little kids there was this ride at Seattle Center called Flight to Mars. It was a ride that took you through dark passages filled with creepy figures and jump scares. I mean, I don’t actually know because despite wanting to go on the ride several times within one visit I could never keep my eyes open. I would gingerly peek through my fingers as the ride made its twists and turns along the rail. Nick was by my side every time on that ride. Unlike me, he kept his eyes open. Afterwards he would tell me about what he saw and proclaim, “It wasn’t that scary.”

In some ways Nick felt more like my older brother than my younger brother. He made me feel safe when I was scared or having anxiety. He never once judged me for it either. He didn’t question me during the times when I’d ask him to stay up at night with me when I was scared to go to sleep. I admired his fearlessness and his ability to jump into things like they were easy. (Truth be told, I think I somewhat envied this as well when I was little). Even as an adult, I recall one time several years ago when I was home alone with the baby at night and heard a noise like someone was outside the window. Nick came rushing over to check things out to make sure I was safe without me even asking.

There’s so much I miss about having Nick in this world. I miss seeing him light up around his kids. I miss his goofiness and the lightness he’d bring to any room he was in. I miss knowing he was always just a phone call away. 

I miss you, Nick. Love you, big little brother.

I knew Nick long ago I think Nick was close 18 or so. We were friends for many years and he grew close with my family and stayed in touch with my older brother after we lost touch.  Every couple years or so since then we would somehow end up sort of checking in with one another. When we were younger he spent many a day at the barn with me while I rode my horse he even learned to ride sort of. The last time we talked he told me about his children and asked the name of a summer horse show, we had been to because he wanted to take his kids and I told him about mine.  He was so proud of them. We had a conversation about how we had both grown up so much. And we said goodbye like we would talk again. 
I didn't have anyway of contacting the family but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.  He was a good friend to me  for many years. 

I remember when we first met Nick.  He seemed polite and timid.  The day Levi was born, Nick was not sure about holding this delicate little baby.  Nevertheless, what a great father Nick became.  In 2018, we got to know Nick even better.  I remember that each time we met to hand off or pick up Levi, Nick had both the boys with him.  Kale was always in the baby carrier, and Ezra was tagging along.  One time we were talking in the ferry terminal, and Ezra wandered over to the coffee stand where there was a bin of apples.  He snatched one up and quickly took a bite before anyone could intervene.  Nick gently chastised Ezra and offered to pay for the apple of which the lady gave to them for free.   I was so proud of how Nick handled the whole situation that day.
I also remember the day Nick came all the way over on the ferry with both boys in tow to pick up Levi and move him down with them.  We were so happy to see that Levi was going to see his brothers every day and that Nick was taking the time to be a good dad.  As Levi said last week, “I only had my dad for ten years, three months and twenty-two days.”  Yet it was a good productive, supportive time of father and son.
Dream
Monday morning, June 21, 2021, I had a dream.   In this dream, I could not see people but could feel that there were people in the room.  I could sense that Nick was there, and he was handing out assignments so that his boys were taken care of.  He asked me to take over reading to Levi before bed, and he asked Arlene to take Levi to the car show.  That evening Levi initiated us reading together via video chat.  Nick, to the best of my ability, I will read to Levi and maybe will have a chance to read to the other boys.  To the best of our ability, we will band together as a larger family and see that your boys are well taken care of.


Hi Steve,  I am so sorry to hear Nick passed away I know I haven't  been in touch with  the family. I am so glad for the time you had with Nick  and you will see him again next time for eternity.  You have a lovely  family that loves  and support s each other and you can lean on each other when you need it. You were such a good father I know you loved him dearly and he will be missed .  You've  been a good brother to me too, you gave me my first car, first job and took me to see  Star wars ,you are a very generous  ,loving person.

My dear Nick,
Although I have 3 beautiful, lovely children who I love so much with all my heart and soul, it was no secret that you are (were) my favorite.  We talked, texted or phoned at least 10 times a day.  With big or little things that crossed our mind, or you to tell me what you're making for dinner, or to share something one of the kids did or said; or "just because".
I will miss your humor and laughter, the boat rides, working in the yard together, but mostly the hopes and dreams we shared for your life's future.  I will miss you walking through the door in the morning and greeting me with " Hi Gan"!! with your sweet smile and good nature.
You are the kindest, most loving son, father, brother, husband and friend anyone could ever ask for. With your loving attitude you brought happiness in everything you did and shared with others.  I promise to watch over your three wonderful sons, and keep your memory alive within them.
I will hold you in my heart, soul and mind until the Lord brings us together once again, and we will as family dwell in the Lords House Forever.
I love you.  I miss you.  
Mom

My mind still slips and I think of how I want to text you. Being at Mom and Dad’s  I still wait for you to walk through the door hear dad say “Heya Slick” and you go back to talk to Mom. I can see and hear you so clearly and though it hurts, it makes my heart smile too. How I will miss the way you make me laugh, the boom of your voice , kind heart, the way you never let life get you down, hearing your hopes and dreams and just being able to talk to you; being me with zero judgement. Life without you hurts, knowing I won’t have you during the hard times the future brings scares me. I always thought you’d need Heidi and I when heartbreak enters our lives as a family , but truth is we will/ we need you. I’m so thankful Nicholas that one day we will be together again. Save me a seat next to you. Until we praise Jesus together again. I love you little brother. 

OBITUARIO

Nicholas Andrew Bunten

29 junio, 1989 – 7 junio, 2021

Cedar Lawns Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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