Nickolas Joseph Byrum Obituary
It is with great sadness, and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nick Byrum, AKA Nick Draskovich, aged 32, who died unexpectedly in Lawrence, Kansas, on March 15, 2021.
Born on November 3, 1988, in Kansas City, Missouri, where he lived most of his life surrounded family and friends, and where he went on to gain titles such as son, nephew, cousin, father, and friend.
Throughout Nick's life, he mastered many things, and had a huge love for sports, especially baseball and basketball. He enjoyed a variety of music and movies, spending time with friends and family, cooking, watching documentaries, and being a Dad. His life's ambition was to be happy, have a big family, and be a great father. Most that knew him would describe him as funny, intelligent, loyal, big hearted, and loving.
Though Nick struggled to find his happiness, and has left us way too early, we have comfort in knowing that his spirit will live on with all of us, and that he is no longer in pain. Loved by many, and memories shared and sacred, we will continue to honor his name, and raise awareness. He will be missed dearly.
Nickolas is survived by his children Meadow Byrum, Josiah Byrum, Monica, and Isaac. His Mother Susan Byrum-Diviak, Step-Father Dicky George, Sisters Julie Bruno, Marena Draskovich, Marisa Draskovich, Grandmother Nelda Doran, Grandfather Thomas Edwin Byrum Jr., Godmother Catherine Monteleone-Crow, Girlfriend Abby, Aunt LeaAnne Byrum-Orlich, Uncle Gary Orlich, Uncle Thomas Edwin Byrum III, Aunt Teresa Parnacott-Byrum, Aunt Julie Simone-Hughes, Aunt Lori Lantere, Aunt Gerri Diviak, and Cousins: Dan Schaefer, Sarah Schaefer, Stephanie Schaefer-Kueser, Thomas Kueser, Thomas Edwin Byrum IV, Kasiah Hu, David Byrum, Therese Byrum, Amanda Byrum, Savannah Orlich, Gavin Orlich, Emily Byrum, Henlie Martine, Braxton Kueser, Trayceton Kueser, Isaac Byrum, Spencer Byrum, Arya Byrum, Oliver Byrum, and Nieces: Amelia, and Erica.
Nickolas is preceded in death by his Great Grandfather Thomas Edwin Byrum Sr., Great Grandmother Sarah Elizabeth Byrum, and Grandmother Barbara Byrum.
A celebration of life will be given in his honor byhis family on March 28, at The Elks Lodge: 7010 N Cherry, Gladstone, MO 64118 (2 P.M. - 5 P.M.). Please park in back and come in through the glass doors.
Additional Service: Services at Later Date Additional Service: No Services Planned Additional Service: Memorial Service.
