Nickoli "Nika" Hambly passed away on May 1, 2022, in her beloved Montana.
She was born on October 21,1981, in Logan, Utah. Her parents are Keith (Vicki) Hambly and Kelleen Smith (Dan Belnap). She was raised in Cache Valley Utah and received a degree from Utah State University.
She has one sibling Jessica (Kevin) Checketts who she dearly loved. Jessica and Kevin have three children, Baylee, SJ and Kye whom Nika adored.
Nika was a published soil scientist. While attending USU she took a job at a local dog kennel. It was here that she discovered her passion for mushing and dog sled racing. This passion took her to Oregon, Alaska, then to Montana where she spent the last years of her life always saying she would never leave.
She is survived by her parents; sister, Jessica and brother in law Kevin; and their children, Baylee, SJ, and Kye; her grandmother, Arda Smith; stepbrother, Anthony (Robyn) and their daughter Violet; stepsister, Shanntay (Josh) and their daughter Autumn; and stepsister, Jessica. She will also be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her grandfather Theo L. Smith and grandparents Grant and Wilma Williams.
A Graveside Service will be held at noon in Mendon, Utah on June 4, 2022. Reminiscing with family and friends will start at 11:00 am.
Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com
