Nichi Louise Haak

FLORENCE, OREGON – Nichi Louise Haak, 61, of Florence, Ore., passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1954, in Hampton, Iowa, to Carl and Dolores Schafer. She later moved with her family to Arvada, Colo. where she graduated from high school. She married Lynn Davids and moved to Burley, Idaho. To this union two sons, William (Will) and Tyler were born. Lynn and Nichi later divorced and Nichi moved to Boise to attend ITT technical school. She received her certificate in bookkeeping and utilized that knowledge throughout her life. During that time she met and married the love of her life, Timothy Haak. To this union Joshua was born. Tim was killed in a car accident on Oct. 2, 1986, when Josh was only 8-months-old. Nichi remained a widow for the rest of her life.

Nichi loved the outdoors and enjoyed being in nature. She especially loved the Oregon Coast with the cooler climate, lush greenery, and abundance of flowers. She enjoyed whale-watching and visiting the sea lions cave that was close to her home. She was an avid animal lover always having at least one pet in the home. Family vacations always included a stop at the local zoo or aquarium. She also enjoyed camping and visiting different areas. Nichi was athletic and enjoyed playing softball and volleyball. She and Tim loved bowling in a league together. Nichi was very creative, and enjoyed various types of handiwork from crocheting to cross-stitching. She also enjoyed painting.

Nichi will be remembered for her kind spirit and acceptance of others. She was truly an example of love for her fellow man.

She is survived by her three sons, Will (Sarah) Davids of Pocatello, Idaho, Tyler (Melissa) Davids of Burley, Idaho, and Joshua Haak (Morgan Plummer) of Troutdale, Ore.; three sisters, Corallee Seaton, Jeanie Dunlap, and Catherine Lewis; and two brothers, Dale Schafer and Joe Schafer. Also surviving are seven grandchildren that were her absolute pride and joy.

In addition to her husband Tim; she was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Carl Schafer Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, May 28, at Christian Life Fellowship Church, 1524 S. Longmont Ave., in Boise, Idaho, with Pastor Scott F. Guinn officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, Idaho 83318.