Nicholas Perkins Obituary (1979

Our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Nicholas Klark Perkins passed away September 17th, 2017 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Nick was born November 1979 and was 37 years old. He grew up in Tooele and graduated in 1998 from Tooele High School. He is the son of James and Sharron Perkins with many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Nick was a talented soccer player, known for his signature "flip throw". He was adventurous, tough, athletic and strong-willed. At 19, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He honorably and faithfully served the country he loved and was proud of his military career. Nick will be remembered for his bright blue eyes, blonde hair, his grin, his fearlessness and dry, dark humor. He was fiercely proud, generous and would go the extra mile. He loved his Diet Pepsi and Real Salt Lake. Nick was a loving, devoted father and cared deeply for his son, Declan. Nick also loved his big yellow truck, to cook, took amazing pictures and was always listening to his diverse music library. He will be profoundly missed. Nick is survived by his son Declan, mother and father, sister, Melissa (Lee Kerstetter), sister, Nicole, brother, Joshua (Megan), brother, Daniel, and a large loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother David, and brother, Eric. The viewing will take place at Tooele's Tate Mortuary (110 South Main Street) on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 between 6-8pm. The funeral services will take place at the LDS South Stake Center (1025 Southwest Drive) on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11am with an additional viewing at 9:45-10:45am. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nicholas Klark Perkins please visit our Sympathy Store.