Nikki Doreen Irwin

Nikki was a daughter, a sister and a friend. She was special to everyone who knew her. To her family and friends who knew her best, Nikki will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

Nikki was born on January 29, 1994 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Ontario Canada. She was the daughter of Tony and Shelley Irwin. Nikki grew up in Cambridge, Ontario then moved to Florida with her family when she was six years old.

Nikki was raised with one sibling, her older sister Meagan. Nikki was usually involved in all sorts of activities with her sister. She and her sister experienced the rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences over the years. Growing up, wherever Meagan was, you could find Nikki too. The two shared a loving bond through out the years.

As a young girl, Nikki had a number of interests. Like most children, she enjoyed playing and making up games. She was curious about the world around her and was often eager to explore it with no fear. Nikki was an active child who took part in dance classes and swimming. She was in a Brownie Troup in elementary school. As a young girl she liked doing her friends hair and make-up. Nikki loved to bake with her mom and her specialty was a baked apple pie. Nikki also enjoyed her performances in her company dance productions. However, to Nikki, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her friends.

Nikki graduated from Lake Mary High School in 2012. Her favorite classes in high school were language arts and home economics. The teacher she enjoyed most was Mrs. Thompson. Nikki was active in the Sign Language Club, an Honor Roll student and a member of the NHS (National Honor Society).

Nikki enjoyed her college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Nikki was able to manage the balancing act. She was enrolled at Seminole State College and was in the process of becoming a Respiratory Therapist, following in the footsteps of her father and sister. Her favorite course was Clinical applications of Respiratory Therapy. In her clinical experiences, she was an exceptional care giver.

Always considered a good friend to those she knew, Nikki enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during her lifetime. While growing up, some of her best friends were Meghan, Madeline, Tessa, Kaleigh, Maura and Taylor. In her senior year of high school, she would meet Jordan Faulconer. Jordan quickly became Nikki’s closest confidante and boyfriend for the last 4 years. Jordan has been such a significant part of Nikki’s life. There could be no better person to accompany Nikki through her life.

Nikki enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for her to renew and relax. Her favorite vacations included spending time with her family in Canada (boola boola).

Nikki loved animals and cherished her pets. One of her favorites was Vlad the cat. Her pet family was rounded out by Harley and Turnip her family cats, Kaa the snake and Snoopy and Gypsy the rats.

Nikki was a good and kind person. In every moment, Nikki was 100% herself. 100% genuine. She had an inner radiance that could be felt by all who knew her. She could be counted on to bring a sense of humor to any situation. Her wit could not be matched.

She was an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as a caring and giving person, always willing to give a hug and a vital part of their lives. Nikki leaves behind a legacy of close family relationships, life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life she touched will always remember Nikki and her beautiful smile.