John Nicholas Shoults 1985-2009

John Nicholas Shoults, son of John Paul Shoults and Lynne Gail Colliver Stewart, was born, Dec. 31, 1985, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He departed this life, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in his home, Roach, Mo., at the age of 23 years, 7 months and 28 days.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Shoults; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Judy Colliver; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Mary Shoults and a cousin, Kenny Colliver.
Survivors include his mother, Lynne Stewart and husband Don of Camdenton, Mo.; his father, John Shoults of Springfield, Mo.; his brothers, Chris Stewart of Roach, and Andrew Shoults of Springfield; his sisters, Jennifer Stewart and fiancé James Turcott of South Prairie, Wash., Crystal Stewart of Camdenton, and Megan Shoults and Brooke Shoults both of Jacksonville, Fla; nieces and nephews, Kielee, Trenton and Jenna Turcott and Christian Martin; aunts and uncles, Glenn and Sonya Colliver and Connie and Rocky Mills all of Camdenton, Danny and Mary Shoults of Auxvasse, Mo., and Cathy and Keith Murray of Mexico, Mo., and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Nick was raised in Camdenton and was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the class of 2004. While in school, he was active in the Future Farmers of America and The Pride of the Lake Marching Band. He served as a volunteer for the Mid-County Fire Protection District and went through EMT training.
After high school, he enlisted with the United States Army. He felt compelled to serve his fellow man and was in active duty in Iraq for most of his term in the Army serving as a cannon gunner.
Due to an injury while serving in Iraq, he was honorably discharged in 2008. While in the Army he received many decorations and medals including, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal - Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
Nick made a profession of faith and was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton.
He had a passion for bull riding and rode in as many events as he could. He also enjoyed cage fighting. He went camping and canoeing many times with his family and friends. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them throughout the years.
Nick was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his service to his country and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Burial with full military honors will follow in Allee Memorial Gardens, Camdenton. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m., Wednesday Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service.