Nicholas Jordan Yeager
November 19, 1989 ~ January 22, 2019
Our beloved beautiful boy, Nicholas Jordan Yeager died of a drug overdose on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Nick was born on November 19, 1989 in Ashtabula, Ohio. He grew up in Madison, where he lived on and off throughout his adult life. He also resided in Painesville and Cleveland.
Nick was a natural born athlete and competitor which was fitting since his father gave him his middle name after the legendary athlete, Michael Jordan. He spent countless hours with his team mates and friends perfecting their game and more importantly growing their friendships that would last his lifetime. He was an honored Blue Streak that attended Madison High School where he earned his way on the football field to a scholarship to attend Lake Erie College as a Storm athlete. He was a pure joy to watch from the sidelines or bleachers in whatever sport he was playing and he always excelled with a ball in his hand.
If you were lucky enough to know Nick, you knew his smile was quick and his fashion was slick. He loved to sing with his annoying voice, and he once earned twenty bucks to sing the national anthem on the plane to Cancun on a family vacation. He supplied never ending hugs to his mom and loved long involved sports arguments with his dad. He lit up the lives of his family and friends but it was his four year old son, Kade that lit up his. When he was with Kade, all was right in his world.
Although his adult life was full of more struggle than his early years, he never lost sight of his pursuit of a happy and healthy life. He fought hard to regain his footing when he faltered and he, nor those who loved him and supported him, never lost hope.
Nick was adored by his son, Kade Micheal Yeager, his parents, Michael & Laura Yeager, his sisters, Erika Costello and Kayleigh Yeager, and his brother in law, Branco Samassekou. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Sharon Sobe, Lawrence & Malinda Sobe as well as nephews Dominic & Colin Costello, and nieces, Sofia Costello, Aria & Alcie Samassekou. He will also be dearly missed by his aunt and uncle and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert and Anna Marie Yeager.
Family and friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., in Madison. Funeral Service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at North Madison Cemetery.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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In memory of Nicholas Jordan Yeager, Vikki Betts lit a candle
Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to everyone! May the happy Memories of Nicholas lighten everyone’s sorrowful hearts with each passing minute, hour, days months and year! Love, Uncle Don & Aunt Debbie Sobe
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In memory of Nicholas Jordan Yeager, Linda Lowery lit a candle
Wow is all I can really say, Another great classmate gone way to soon! My thoughts and prayers are with the Yeager family and all our fellow classmates who loved him. Addiction is nothing to mess with, if you have a problem please seek help! You are not alone!!
My prayers, hugs, condolences & thoughts go out to the entire family! Many memories with this family. Cherish every great moment you have. I know you all are shocked. I am sorry I can't make the service but know I will be thinking of each and everyone of you. There is so much love in the family. Love you all, Anne Smith
I remember Nick Playing Baseball with my son Kenny Crockett. How these boys had a great love for baseball and all got along well. My condolences and prayers???to the family. Belinda Bradbeer (crockett)
Yeager family my prayers are with you Nick was such a wonderful young man. Beth Taylor (Teahan)
My heart sank when I read about Nick's passing and It's going to take a long while to wrap my head around it. Nick was so full of life as a young boy and his smile lit up every room. He continued to inspire us all in his adult life. We haven't lived in Madison for years, but being friends on fb I was able to watch him grow. There were so many times I've wished we'd never moved away. I love him and his entire family more than words could ever express. My heartfelt prayer's are going up for his beautiful mother and his dad, his sister's and the love of his life his handsome son and all of his other loved one's. I'm so very sorry for the loss of Nick. My heart aches for all of you. Keeping everyone in prayer.
Hoping he finds the peace he did not have on earth! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time….
Laura & Mike – my heart is breaking for you. I love you both.
In memory of Nicholas Jordan Yeager, Katie lit a candle
Mike, Laura and the entire family, I can't imagine the sense of loss you are feeling, I just hope you are able to heal and celebrate the great memories you shared. My deepest sympathy. Thank you for opening up about his struggle, it is so important to others that are battling those same issues to start those conversations.
Mike and Laura, I’m very sorry and saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. Mark Azbill
Mike and Laura. Please stay strong as you can and know that We Love You and convey all our Sympathy during this time of mourning. !!
I had the pleasure to know Nick. We attended Madison schools together since Kindergarten and graduated together in 2008. I remember many times in class when he would entertain everyone with his singing, joking around, and just being a one of a kind genuine man. In the many years of knowing Nick, I couldn’t come up with a single time he wasnt pleasant. I want to send my sincere condolences to his family. The Yeager family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy, Melissa Suchomski
In memory of Nicholas Jordan Yeager, Melinda Carroll lit a candle
Nick was and is a great guy I went through the absolute house with him a couple years ago and Nick always cheered everyone up even tho he didn't want to be there he was always positive and strong he will be greatly missed R.I.P Nicholas jordan Yeager fly high and watch over your family and kade
So SORRY there are no words… his beautiful soul is free…
In memory of Nicholas Jordan Yeager, Kelly Alexander lit a candle
We are so sorry to read this about Nick. Our sincere sympathies go out to all of your family.
May you Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Yeager family.
My sincere condolences to the Yeager family. I know how difficult it was for Nick when he was struggling. I also know how much he loved his family. I am so very sorry. Nicole Byron
Mike & Laura:
Earlier today I was shocked to learn of Nic's passing. I remember the athletic events our sons enjoyed together and the great times they shared growing up. If I had learned of this tragedy sooner I would have been there yesterday to support you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you want to talk reach out and we'll be there for you.
Love and Hugs,
Bruce Roberts & Family
My deepest condolences to the Yeager family. Nick always had us laughing and always brought smiles to our faces. You will be truly missed.
It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved one is up in heaven. The Bible, however, holds out a much different hope. The Scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one soon, not in an unknown heaven but right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. Jehovah God, who started mankind off in a lovely garden, has promised to restore Paradise on this earth under the rule of His heavenly Kingdom in the hands of the now glorified Jesus Christ. (Matthew 6:10; Luke 23:42, 43) In that restored Paradise, the human family will have the prospect of enjoying life without end, free from all sickness and disease. (Revelation 21:1-4) Gone, too, will be all hatred, racial prejudice, ethnic violence, and economic oppression. It will be into such a cleansed earth that Jehovah God through Jesus Christ will resurrect the dead. Please go to http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/when-someone-dies/ for more information.