Nina Haeckel Obituary

I was Nina´s debate partner at Marshall High School in Marshall, Missouri. Through that, we became boyfriend/girlfriend. My time with Nina was some of the very best time of my life. She was beautiful, kind, smart, and I have such vivid and wonderful memories of her. I did not keep in touch after leaving Marshall for college, and I regret that deeply. Over the last several years I have tried, without success, to locate Nina through internet searches. Only tonight did I locate this page, and learn that she passed years ago. I am truly devastated. Even after 50 years of no contact, I am so sad and sorry that I will never have the chance to reconnect. I hope Nina´s family will find peace and cherish her memory. I will never forget the wonderful person I had the brief opportunity to know.

I was on the Marshall High School (Marshall Missouri) debate team with Nina. She was sharp, well spoken, quick of mind, very pretty, funny, bright, and she had a presence in that she just glowed with positive energy. Just a joy to be with and do things. For whatever reason, I got the sense she would be a lawyer and/or do something in communication. I know she wanted to be a mom and she liked children.

As the years passed, and got several undergrad and graduate degrees, then I served around the world with the Navy fleet and then Marine Corps Air Wings, then with the VA, as Kansas City Federal Executive Board Member, as a international missionary, and then pastor, I wondered what she was doing, because whatever Nina put her focus to she always did exceptionally well. I found out this evening (17Jun22), that she was listed as one of the passed on members of the MHS Class of 1973. And that she was gone already 15 years. She was gone way too soon.

I am grateful for having had the experience of crossing paths with her as an adolescent, being on the same team as her, of her friendship, of knowing her bright spirit, of sharing at times both tears of both joy and sorrow, success and it´s opposite, I remember her kind brown eyes, they smiled! and her smile on top of that smile! I even remember her scent (um, some 70s something).

Remember, life is a continuum, and while gone from here, her spirit is forever young, and for her, like us, life goes on.

To them that called her wife, mom, friend...
I know how blessed you were and are!
So treasure those memories,
and make new good ones for...her...
Because your success and joy,
is what she lived for, and lives... still...

We will truely miss Nina Nell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ron, Alexis and Brian, and Jon. Love, Jeff,Julie,Megan,Andrew,and Tyler

Nina Nell was an amazingly caring and joyful woman. What verve. She will be deeply missed at UT. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Nina Nell was a shining light--I will never forget her big brown eyes, beautiful smile, amazing kindness. She graced our school with her sweet, sweet presence and made all of our days better. Words cannot convey what has been lost. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

For about 3 years, Nina Nell and I talked, laugh and have fun playing together on online games. We were good, best friends. I'll miss all that. She'll be in my heart forever.

My deepest sympathy to all her friends and family. Nina Nell was a wonderful, caring, and enthusiastic woman. I hope to one day love life the way that she did every day of her life.

Nina Nell was an amazing woman, full of such energy and enthusiasm. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. I am saddened by the news of Nina Nell's passing. I only knew her for two years, but I fondly recall her walking into my office in the English Department to chat or share news about her grandson. She will be deeply missed.

Nina Nell was like a second mother to so many in the English department at UT. She will truly be missed. All my love and prayers are with the family.

I just met Nina Nell two years ago when we were both in the M.A. program at UT and worked on a research project together. No matter how badly my day was going, I could look to her to provide a smiling face and positive attitude (which is nearly impossible to do in graduate school). My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The sweetest, sweetest woman. I am so very sorry. Everyone who met her loved her.

It was a long time ago, but I will never forget the wonderful friendship of the two of you. My most sincere regrets for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nina Nell Haeckel was one of my few best friends in this world. My profound sympathies are extended to her husband Ron, her children, her Mom, brothers and families. I pray that our Saviour Jesus Christ will hold her and care for her and may He grant her His grace and everlasting peace. I will miss her always. Linda

Know you are not alone in your grief and those terrific memories, all the way back to Duece CDB 12 classes, will bridge these tough times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.