Obituary of Steven D. Nickerson

Steven Nickerson Afton On Sunday November 27, without any hints, without any warning, without saying goodbye you left us, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. We love you. You will always be with us. Steve passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27. He was born in Sidney, NY to Edward Nickerson and Roberta (Ives) Nickerson on December 22, 1951. Steve married Janice Sherwood of Windsor in July of 1972. Together they had two daughters, Christina and Marci. They both filled him with pride and overwhelming joy. Steve has three grandchildren, Gwen, Ewan, and Jill that he loved more than life. Steve worked at Amphenol in Sidney for 45 years .He counted on his "Amphenol family" daily and formed many lifelong friendships. Through these many friendships, Steve took fishing and hunting trips that he greatly enjoyed. He was introduced to panning for gold, and hiking the Catskills. Steve has made several appearances in local theater with the Afton Community Theater and The Tri Town Theater. He participated in the polar bear jump for several years helping to raise funds for those in need. Steve was a great outdoorsman who loved to garden and fish. He waited for deer season like a child waiting for Santa. Steve has great knowledge of the forest and spent much of his time exploring it. Along with his Grandchildren, Steve was an avid Squatch Watcher. Steve is survived by his wife Janice; his daughters, Christina Sperry (James Humphrey) of Franklinton, NC, Marci Germond-Howard (Jim Howard) of Bainbridge, NY; his Mom, Roberta Nickerson of Afton; a sister, Stacy Nickerson of Binghamton, brother, Gary Ives (Gerri); his Grandchildren: Gwen, Ewan, and Jill Germond of Bainbridge; his Uncle and Aunt, Don and Arlene Nickerson and several nieces and nephews that he was very fond of. Gertie and Emmitt, his kitties, miss him already. Steve was predeceased by his father and grandparents. If love alone could have kept you here, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly and in death we love you still. You hold a special place in our hearts that no one will ever fill. "It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, When God called you home." Calling hours for Steve will be held from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturday, December 3rd at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Steve's name to St Jude's. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.