Natalie married shortly after high school and tragically died in 2000. Her father, Bob Nicholas, was pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, Menlo Park, in the 1970’s, and he conducted her memorial service at Bethany. Natalie lived her early life in Anchorage, Alaska, where her father pastored before Bethany. She loved being with young children and caring for them. At Bethany she loved working with the kids. She is very fondly remembered by her classmates.