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Janet Louise Nicklom

December 25, 2021

Janet Nicklom

Nicklom, Janet Louise

December 18, 1941 - December 25, 2021

 

As a family, we are sad to announce that Janet Louise Nicklom lost her long, hard fought battle with COPD on December 25, 2021, at the age of 80.

Janet was born in 1941 in Galahad, AB and spent her childhood in Big Valley. It was here where she met her husband before they moved on to Drumheller in 1962. Drumheller would become her home until her condition required a relocation to Calgary in 2021.

Due to her mother’s ailing health, Janet assumed many responsibilities early in life that contributed to her remarkable resilience and work ethic. Janet put family above all else, always made sure her loved ones were well taken care of and was thought of as a mother figure to many of the young people who came into her life. She will be lovingly remembered for her “all-you-can-eat” waffles, her fried bread dough, annual buckets of poppycock, and the many garments she lovingly created as a self-taught seamstress. Janet had a deep passion for the Calgary Flames (except for Backlund). She and her husband Norm enjoyed spending time in the outdoors camping and fishing, especially in the first two weeks of spring when the cotton was flying. Janet and Norm often traveled to Las Vegas to enjoy the casinos, but she was not picky, she enjoyed the casino regardless of where it was.

Janet leaves to mourn her loving husband Norm Nicklom; her children Mark (Michele) Nicklom, and Debbie (Bruce) Schinnour; her grandchildren Randy (Laura), Kacey (Shaun), Ashley (Grady), Mitchell (Liz), and Tyler (Ashley); her great-grandchildren Madison, Jaide, Wyatt, Emerson, Emily, Callen, Reneh, Blake, Rowan, Bella, Lilah, Tessa, and Beau; her sister Donna; her sister in-law Barbara; and her former daughter in-law Sandra. Janet is pre-deceased by her mother Elizabeth, her father Lester and her siblings Doreen, Donald, Phillis, and Elmer.

At Janet’s request there will be no funeral. Family and friends will be invited to a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be directed to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, an organization that was close to Janet’s heart.

Link: https://my.childrenshospital.ab.ca/give/308064/#!/donation/checkout

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My heart is for you today..Norm..Mark..Debbie..and all family..i am blessed that she was and will always be a huge part of my lfe..and for our family..Her heart was so big..rest in peace Janet...7h5kvm ~ debbie black

Janet was like another mother to me growing up with Deb, we spent many hours at the kitchen table chatting about anything, she will be missed but never forgotten, my thoughts and prayers are with Deb and Mark and their families ~ Lee

What a lovely remembrance of a lovely lady. Her legacy lives on through her amazing children, grandchildren, extended family and all who crossed her path. ~ Debbi Kuran

Norm and The Nicklom Families - We are so sad for your loss. Janet was a classy lady, hardworking, a loving and devoted gal. You are all better, and so are we, for having known her. ~ Suzanne Dale Sands

Sincere sympathy to Norm and all the family on the loss of your beloved Janet. She was a very special person. ~ Myrna & Bob Nuss

Norm and family: my condolences... ~ JOHN MARTIN SWALLOW

Aunt Janet will always be remembered, loved, and very missed. I wish her family much healing during this time.xo ~ Tammy Cromarty

My most sincerly condolences to you all. I know she will be missed by all! I know that Janet and Norm and Mom spent so many moments coffeeing have giggling about there many memories together. Pray that your many memories will comfort you at this time. Hugs, Susan ~ Susan Maruzs

Our sincere condolences are sent to Norm, Mark, Debbie and families. May all your precious memories help you during this time of sorrow. We remember Janet as a beautiful and wonderful lady and our hearts go out to all of you. ~ Dale and Karen Hunter