Nickola 'Niki' K. Loader

Nickola "Niki" K. Loader, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital. Niki was born Feb. 16, 1944, in Celina, to Charles Franklin and Lyndol Martha (Wollom) Orrison. She married James R. Loader July 26, 1969, in New Knoxville, and he survives in Tiffin. Additional survivors include her three daughters, Michelle (Matt) Engle of Navarre, Tracy (Alex) Smith of Tiffin and Erin (Scott) Stilwell of Davidson, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Lauren and Drew Engle, Alexis and Logan Smith and Grant, Gracen and Grady Stilwell. Niki had a passion for teaching and touched the lives of many including those in Vanlue, Upper Sandusky, Tiffin City and Mohawk school districts. Niki's greatest joy was spending time with her family and supporting her seven grandchildren in their many activities. She will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Niki loved the Lord and was a member of Christ's Church at Tiffin. Her relationship with Jesus was evident in her servant's heart, giving herself quietly and unselfishly. A memorial celebration service for Niki will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at Christ's Church at Tiffin, 2586 W. US 224, Tiffin, OH 44883, with Curt Gallmeyer officiating. A time of visitation and fellowship will directly follow her memorial celebration at Camden Falls Conference Center, 2460 SR 231, Tiffin. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, is assisting the family with their arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ's Church at Tiffin. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.engleshookfuneralhome.com/.