Nikki was born in Portland, Oregon on January 19, 1977. She grew up in the Gresham/Damascus area where she attended Boring Grade School and Sam Barlow High School. In 1996 Nikki married Shawn Mangum and had 3 children. Throughout her life she encountered many health problems yet was a trouper until the end.
Nikki was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Shawn Mangum. She is survived by her children; son – Joshua Mangum, daughters Kayla Mangum and Danica Mangum; parents Michael and Debra Ward; brother Matthew Ward, sister-in-law Jessica Ward, nephew William Ward, niece Taylor Ward along with her grandmother Janet Ward. Nikki was a beautiful mother, daughter, sister and granddaughter.
She will be greatly missed. You fought a hard battle and now are with God. Rest in peace beautiful girl.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.