Nicole Nikki Ruth Storm
October 18, 1955 ~ March 11, 2016
Brunswick Nicole Nikki Ruth Storm passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. She was born in Germany on October 18, 1955, to Richard Frederick and Nancy Carol (Layman) Spahn Sr. She attended school on Harpswell Island and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1973. She was very independent and enjoyed having intelligent conversations. She had a huge heart and was described as the best sister. She is survived by her sister, Signe A. Vaughan of Texas. Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
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I also knew Nikki through a forum we both participated in online for many, many years. She was a delightful and bright presence who challenged our thinking and expanded our knowledge of the world. She is sorely missed. We are so fortunate to have known her. It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye. Rest in Peace, Nikki, thank you for touching my life.
– West Linn, Oregon
I knew her for many years through her internet alter ego, and in that form we sparred in arguments many many times. Over time I came to really appreciate her sensibility and wit. She will be missed by me and the rest of her internet community.
– Anchorage Alaska
Through our online interactions, Nikki opened my eyes to perspectives on the world that I wouldn’t have otherwise learned about, and did it in an unapologetic, proud and forthright way that will always be an inspiration to me. That’s the kind of mark Nikki made on the world, and her influence is going to continue for a long time, even though she’s no longer with us. I miss her so much.
– Australia
Even though I never had the privilege of meeting her in real life, I will greatly miss Nikki who I knew as a member of our online community. She was a brilliant and original thinker who was fearless in following her own path–a singular and immensely interesting person. I admired her and enjoyed her company for many years, and although she has gone on to better things she has left us the poorer for her loss.
– Reading, PA
I knew Nikki as well through a virtual community, and appreciate her as a fearless and fiercely independent, witty, eloquent, caring, authentic, sensitive, and above all passionate lady, unstuck on dogma and above all loyal to our common humanity, during seventeen years of interaction.She leaves an indelible impression and a very fond memory as a brilliant and inspiring woman on me.
– Reno, Nevada
I also knew Nikki from an online forum. Although I never met her in person, she had a tremendous influence in my life. She was a poetic writer, who could paint a picture of a cold winter or a stunning photograph so beautifully that it stayed, lyrically, in one’s memory for years. She was fierce, brilliant, confident and wise (in one of many examples of her wisdom, she once posted: “In my experience, when you run and hide from bullies, they chase you and hunt you down. When you turn and face them, then likely as not they’ll turn tail and run.”). She was also encouraging, compassionate, kind and hilarious (she once commented on a discussion thread about grievances: “Is it really fair of Shaw’s Supermarket to blame General Tso for what they did to this poor, defenseless chicken? “). For so much of my life, I have found myself wanting to be more like her, wondering what she would do in my place. I am so grateful to have had the chance to read her words, to chat with her, and to learn from her. She was amazing in many ways, and I will miss her dearly.
– Chicago Illinois
Although I only knew Nikki from the internet, where we had many arguments and discussions, I will always remember and miss her wit and wisdom. RIP Nikki, it was a pleasure to have known you.
– Dundee, Scotland
I also knew Nikki via a forum, but also through social media. She was a possessor of a fierce, disciplined intellect, but she never let that overcome her compassion and understanding of people through the several mediums she shared her passions and her opinions.Her absence is felt deeply among those of us who have been on both her side and the other side of the argument at hand.
– Montreal, Canada
I, too, knew Nikki via an online forum we have been members of for over a decade. It’s odd to think about how much of an impact one can have on others while never meeting in real life, but Nikki certainly did. Our little community came together primarily to discuss politics and has members from around the world. Over all our years together, we’ve become a family of sorts–we’ve shared weddings, births, hard times, good times and sadly, losses. Nikki was a fierce debater–intelligent, passionate, funny and acerbic. I learned so much from her. She will be greatly missed.
– Cleveland, OH
I was very sorry to read of her passing. It has been a while since this happened but I wanted you to know I always admired her courage, wit, and wisdom. I never met Nikki in person, but corresponded for many years through various forums. My condolences for your loss and know that there are many around the world who mourned her passing.
– Portland, OR