Obituary for Nicholas Walker Smethurst Smethurst, Nicholas Walker, 40 years old & 44 days, passed away peacefully Saturday October 13, 2018. He was born August 31, 1978 in Prairie du Chien, WI. Nick’s childhood was spent enjoying the outdoors at his grandparent’s farm, on the river, & in the woods with family and friends.
Nick graduated from Prairie du Chien High School class of 1997. Nick’s love of golf ran deep. He served as his high school’s golf team captain & led his team to multiple sectional & regional tournaments.
Nick went on later in life to compete in the Dakota Professional Golf Tour. After graduating high school he attended the University of Minnesota (Winona) and later moved to the Twin Cities attending Anoka Technical College. Nick married his best friend, Alysha (Mauriala) on May 27, 2006.
He was blessed to become a father to their two amazing kids, Landon & Addison. Nick was passionate about all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, & football. Over the last several years he enjoyed being part of the Andover football community coaching & cheering on his son.
Those who knew Nick know he had amazing dance skills. His love of dancing & fluid moves were something he shared with his sweet daughter. In 2011 Nick co-founded NCS Gunsmithing and Sales in his hometown with his brother, Chad.
Nick demonstrated unconditional love for his children who will cherish the memories they created. He had a kindness about him which extended to everyone he met. His humor & love of life was contagious to those around him.
Nick always had a positive attitude & outlook on life, even when handling some of the hardest battles one could endure. Nick was welcomed into Heaven by his dad, Jeff; grandparents, Eldon and Jeanette Smethurst, Leroy “Bud” and Dorothea Walker; and David Dobbs. He is survived by his loving wife, Alysha (Mauriala); wonderful children, Landon and Addison; mother, Sandy; brothers, Chad (Teesha) and Troy (Wendy); nieces, nephews, cousins, Luke and Matt Dobbs; many relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Thank you to the godsent staff at Mercy Hospital who provided care & support to Nick and his family during his last days. Additional thanks to Nick’s employer, Cornerstone Auto of Elk River, for the endless support during his courageous battle.
Visitation Thursday Oct. 18, 5-8PM at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel,1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW.
, Coon Rapids, MN. Funeral service Friday Oct. 19, 12PM at Eagle Brook Church – Anoka Campus, 1100 US-10, Anoka, MN with visitation one hour prior at church.
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