In Loving Memory of Nikki Givens

Nikki Renee Givens, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, and grand uncle was born November 23, 1961 on Thanksgiving day at Haborview Hospital. His parents Eddie C. and Joyce Marie Givens welcomed their 6th child. Nikki’s grandparents were: David and Gladys Givens; and Charles and Mable Carter. In the words of his mother, “Nikki was very comical, he was always happy, and he kept you happy even when he made jokes about you. Nikki was a very nice person, but he liked getting into trouble.” Nikki does not have a traditional life story. At an early age he chose a different path. However, in his senior years, Nikki became a childcare provider, a volunteer at Seattle Humane Society, Bellevue, WA and a proud renter. His saving grace was Plymouth Housing a permanent supportive housing residence for people who have experienced chronic homelessness. A special Thank You to all his friends, associates and support staff at Plymouth Housing. Nikki completed his earthly journey on June 3, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Joyce Marie Givens. His father, Eddie C. Givens preceded him in death. His siblings: Toni Benita Givens-Jackson, Eddie C. Givens Jr., Duane Anthony Givens, Pamela Joyce Givens-Brown and Michael Shepel Givens. Nikki’s sister: Anita Marie Givens preceded him in death. His cousins: Larry Paris, Crystal Carter Peace and DaMarcas Butler. His cousin Tammy Paris preceded him in death. His aunts and uncles: Bennie Paris, Wihelmena Carter, Margaret Fisher, Gary Givens, Leon Givens, Bennie Ross, Glady Denise Givens, and Archie Givens. Nikki’s aunts Charlotte Givens, Brenda M. Kershner, Dorothy Buren and Linda Koerber; and his uncle James David Givens, Jr. preceded Nikki in death. His nieces and nephews: Nicole Shawnte Ward-Pogue, Leticia Raelea Jackson, Edmond Cummings, Shawntae Nicole Lowe Nelson, Mario Lowe and Mychal Mousseau. His grand nieces and nephews: LaTae Marie Pogue, Dionte Miguel Pogue, Tywayne Hillis, Andujuar Givens, Anaya Givens, Nyliyah Dickerson, Christianity Dickerson, Marshawn Dickerson, Egypt Dickerson, Isaac Equihua, Edmond Cummings Jr, and Michael Jordan Cummings. Nikki was loved by his family and friends and he will never be forgotten