Nikki Jo Madsen

May 15, 1973 - February 13, 2019

Nikki Jo Madsen, 45, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away February 13, 2019. She was surrounded by friends and family at home as her courageous 13-year battle with cancer came to an end. Nikki was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 15, 1973. To the parents of Larry and Linda Madsen. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1991. She continued her education and earned a degree in business administration from Provo College. Nikki was the second oldest of five siblings. She absolutely loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Kids were always drawn to Nikki and they seemed to have a special place in her heart as well. Her nieces and nephews loved their “Aunt Nikki” very much! Nikki’s biggest life accomplishments are definitely her kids! She is extremely proud of Austin and Bailey! She loved them with her whole heart and soul. They are the reason behind her extended fight with cancer. She repeatedly outlived what many doctors told her would be the last year of her life. Her children gave her the motivation to fight each and every day. She was often heard saying “taking it a day at a time.” Nikki was passionate about traveling and seeing the world. Her favorite trip was to Italy. Nikki felt at peace and loved being at the beach with her toes in the sand. She also enjoyed cruises, camping, Grey’s Anatomy and loved Ellen DeGeneres. Nikki’s most memorable and fulfilling jobs were working at Pro-Look sports and Collier’s commercial real estate. Both places supported and loved Nikki through her health challenges from cancer. Nikki is survived by her children, Austin and Bailey Madsen; her parents, Larry and Linda Madsen; sister, Mynette Madsen; brothers, Shawn Madsen (Angela), Cortney Madsen (Jennifer), Brandon Madsen (Heather); 12 nieces and nephews, and her grandmother Neva Jenkins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Heward and Dorothy Madsen and Ferrin Jenkins. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 20th, at 11:00 am, at the Battle Creek 3rd Ward, 1222 Nathaniel Drive, Pleasant Grove, Utah, where Viewings will be held Tuesday, February 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.