Nick Ogden
August 4, 1988 ~ November 14, 2009
Ogden, Nick P., 21, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009. Visitation with the family, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 19, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Schulte. Nick was born August 4, 1988 in Wichita. He was a 2007 graduate of Wichita Northwest High School. Nick enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, wakeboarding, snow skiing, and being with family and friends whether in the mountains or at Table Rock Lake. He dreamed of being an entrepreneur and was about to start his own business. Survivors: parents, Max and Deb Ogden; sisters and brothers-in-law, Amy and Tom Allen, Taylor and Lance Thomas, Brittany and Clay Williams; grandmother, Mary Ogden; nephews, Tyler Allen and Camp Thomas; nieces, Emma Allen and Caroline Williams; honorary brother, Patrick Lempke. Memorials established with The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214 and Outdoor Mentors, 310 E. 2nd, Wichita, KS 67202 (www.outdoormentors.org).
Visitation with the family, 5:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 18, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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I am so sorry for your loss. Nick was in my Trikke class and he sat next to me the first day. I enjoyed talking with him, he was very excited about being there. For the short time I spent with him that weekend I was impressed by how he handled himself. He was excited to start his own business and he knew it was something he could do. Very nice guy.. He will be missed. My condolences. Matt VanVoltenberg
Dear Deb and Max, We just heard about Nick a couple of days ago. I am deeply saddened by his death. He was such a wonderful kid and I don’t have the words to express my grief. I wish we would have known and many of us would have been at his funeral to support you guys and honor Nick. I have worked with many parents and I want you two to know that you worked very hard and gave Nick a very good chance to change his life to a direction that would not end this way. Are there things you could have done differently, of course, as there are with any of us parents, both those who children die before we do as well as those who die afterwards. What I want you to know is that you did more than 99% of the parents out there who have a son struggling with the drug culture and addiction. Nick was old enough to make good enough decisions to complete the turnaround. I know you would give your life for his and that you would give anything to have it to do over again but what did happen is that you did more than the 99%. I know Nick’s heart and I know he never wanted it to end this way. He loved the two of you so much. I and all of Capstone will always pray for God’s Hand of comfort to be on your family. My son Slade accidentally shot a hole through his leg while he and I were hunting in Texas last Christmas. As I was driving 100mph on a gravel road and then watching him being medflighted to a trauma hospital I of course could think of nothing but what if he died. I knew that life would never be the same and that I would, more than ever, look forward to the day the Lord would take me. I had a conversation between me and myself as I drove and prayed. Suicide even passed through that conversation. I then decided that I would have to live for my other children, my wife, and so as to follow God’s plan for the rest of my life, whatever that would mean. This may be inappropriate for me to share and I obviously don’t know how bad it hurts, but I do know you two as parents are having the biggest inner struggle of your life and I want you to know that I know it. I love you guys, Adrian
My heart aches for all of you. I am so sorry you have to go through all of this. This is the part of life that does not, is not, seem fair. I guess reality is that God is still carrying you, staying near you and loving you through this. Nick was (is) such a great kid, with the same fun and sensitive personality you guys have. That’s what made him so special. Just know that I am thinking of you guys, praying for you and grieving for you. I love all of you so much.
i dont know if the ogdens remember me but i went to school with nick in elmentry school and in high school. i can remember alot offun times with your son. it was way to early for him. he will be missed and i will be praying for your family
Dear Ogden Family, I was touched to read about your son today. We too lost our son two years ago on Jan. 21, 2007. His name was Christopher Mikesell, and like your Nick he loved skiing at Table Rock, snow skiing and wakeboarding. The grief journey is incredibly hard, even if you have a strong faith in God. We would like to send our sincere sympathy and prayers to you. IF you would like to later visit with me I would be glad to speak to you.
Dear Debbie and family, My heart is just breaking for all of you! I remember Nick as this little guy who came to our bible study at SEAS and he and John Marney and Doris Vogel’s son and Nick all went to their little bible study while we were at ours. I just don’t have the words to express my deepest and profound sympathy. Please know you will all be in my prayers. I’m asking Jesus for his comforting love to surround and support you. Blessings, Sandi Stelz
Hello, I went to Middle and High School with Nick. We maybe spoke a few times, but everytime we did, he seemed like a really nice guy. I’ve since moved away to the west coast, but I still feel the need to send my sincerest apologies for your loss. He will always be remembered.
I am so saddened to learn of Nick’s untimely death. Nick was in my Algebra class at The Independent School. He always had a smile on his face and was respectful of me even when I had to discipline him a little. I know he will be so missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
My heart is breaking for all of you. I have many find memories of Nick & Emily when we were younger, the first one that comes to mind is when they put Brittany & I’s underwear & bras in the freezer; always playing tricks on us. He was such a wonderful person. I can’t imagine what you are going through, I think about you all every day. May God give you the strength to get through this horrible time. Love you & thinking of you.
I never pay too much attention to the obits in the daily paper, but this morning was different…I turned the page and saw Nicks pic and was drawn to read what was written, this may seem strange to you, it seems strange to me, but I was overcome with emotion for a total stranger. I have never done this before…..I am so sorry for the loss of what seems to be a very special young man. And the memorials you have established are very touching also. May God wrap his loving arms around you all, may you find strength in his love, and peace in your heart.
Deb & Max, I am heart broken by the loss of your Son. Please know that your are in my thoughts & prayers. May God comfort you & bring you peace. My love & prayers Paulette House
Nick was at Capstone when I was an intern…i remember him fondly and often. I am so sorry to hear this about him. He was a young man with a great big heart! He is missed in Searcy!! We love you guys! Jessica Kirkpatrick
Nick will be remembered as a very kind and helpful person. I remember how eager Nick was to help us set up your estate sale. He kept bringing things out of the house saying ‘This is an antique’. We would look at each other and laugh wondering how old he thought we were as the things were from the seventies.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Nick. I know he was loved and will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Holly Johnson-McBride
My heart is so saddened, and you are in my thoughts and prayers! As the counselor of The Independent School, I was blessed to get to know Nick. His smile and friendly ways always made him a favorite among his classmates! Even though I hadn’t seen him for years, his picture in the paper brought back such wonderful memories! He will surely be missed! You all will be in my prayers!
Our hearts break for you in this time of loss.
Max and Deb, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Angie and Dan Blades