Nicholas 'Nick' Stone Paschen, 28

Nicholas Stone Paschen, 28, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025. Nick was the devoted son of Anne Kemsley Paschen. 

He leaves his loving sister, Katherine Paschen and brother, Cole Paschen, grandmother, Elizabeth Kemsley and Leslie "Bunny" Douglass, father, Herbert Christian Paschen III, lifelong friends, Sam Johnston and Brady Staves and his dog, Gus. 

Nick was known for his intelligence, playful character, charisma, humor and the love he had for his many friends. 

He grew up in Alta, Wyoming where he was homeschooled with his brother and sister. At a young age, Nick showed a passion for reading and a gift for memorization. This evolved into Nick's love of music and singing the many songs he knew by heart to his friends and family. In 2012, their life together took them to Whitefish where he enjoyed skiing, weightlifting, shooting, fishing and hanging out with his buddies. Throughout his life Nick valued connection with others. His passion for his family and friends was endearing and he had a special way to make you feel known and loved.

Nick's funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Columbia Falls. In lieu of flowers, cash donations can be made to the Discalced Hermits of our Lady of Mount Carmel at www.edcarm.org. To send online condolences please visit the website www.columbiamortuary.com. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family.