Theresa Elizabeth Nicholas September 9, 1985 - March 30, 2019
Theresa, 33, met the Lord when she unexpectedly passed away on March 30, 2019.
She was a loving daughter to her parents, Walt & Mary Nicholas of Camano Island, sibling to Tristan (Scott) Symons, Tyler Nicholas, and Tarin (Andrew) Pearson. She was an amazing Auntie to Eli & Simone Symons, and Mackenna Pearson. She was also loved by a large extended family and many friends.
Theresa was born on September 9, 1985 in Seattle with a neurotube defect (spina bifida), which led to many physical obstacles to endure, yet they never slowed her down. She learned to swim in the family pool by age 3. At 8 years old she began competing with NW Wheelchair Sports and traveled throughout the country 10 times for national competitions.
Her faith in Christ was really important to her and she loved Camano Chapel where she attended her entire life.
She graduated Stanwood High School in 2004 where she participated in band, swimming, track, and enjoyed sign language classes. She attended Everett Community College for two years, taking an interest in early childhood development. At the age of 20, she began a 5 year career working for the Stanwood School District as an aide in the Developmentally Delayed Preschool, where she had started school at age 3. Her love for her family also led her to work for 13 years at the family business, Stanwood Hardware.
In 2006, Theresa's independence continued as she began driving her own hand-controlled car, and in 2009 she moved into her own home in Stanwood. Here she entertained friends, caring for their children; as well as her nieces and nephew. For the last 5 years, Theresa was an active volunteer at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Theresa will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community. She was well known everywhere she went thanks to her warm smile and big hugs. Theresa always wanted to help others and give back to the community that meant so much to her. She loved Seattle Children's Hospital and her family has established a Memorial Fund, http://giveto.seattlechildrens.org/TheresaNicholas , for those who want to mail in Donation. Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Foundation, M/S/ 200 P.O. Box 5371 , Seattle, WA 98115, Please direct the Donation to Neurodevelopmental Fund in Memory of Theresa Nicholas.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Camano Chapel, 867 S West Camano Drive, on April 27, 2019 at 2:00pm.

Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood