History & Staff

Kevin is proud to be a third generation Funeral director, and funeral home owner. Prior to becoming a funeral director, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance from the University of Washington. He then pursued the completion of the course work involved in earning the Associate of Applied Science degree from Apahoe College, Mortuary Science program. He completed all course work in 2003, and obtained his Washington state licenses in funeral directing and embalming. In 2006, he purchased the Nicoles Funeral Home from his uncle.

Bea was raised in Buckley, Washington where she graduated from White River High School. She married her husband Mike the same year she graduated which is when they made the decision to move to Grant County in 1999. They have four children; Samantha, Devon, Haley, and Skylor who attend school in Soap Lake. Bea attained her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Jones International University in June 2014. She is active in the community and is a member of the Ephrata Rotary Club. During the Sage-N-Sun festival, she is the club chair for the Youth Parade and also is on the committee for the Rim2Rim Tournament. Getting kids active and bringing quality of life to the community is important to her. She began working at Nicoles Funeral Home in July 2011. When she is not working, her time would be spent with her family, gardening, camping, swimming, or participating in community events.

Mike was raised in Ephrata and graduated from Smokiam Alternative High School. Mike married his wife Bea in 1999 and they had four kids; Samantha, Devon, Haley, and Skylor. He was employed in lawn maintenance for several years before settling down at Valley View Memorial Park in April 2008. In 2011, Mike began working at Nicoles Funeral Home to ensure families received the support they needed. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, camping, and barbequing.

Chad Gouge is the Funeral Director/Embalmer at Nicoles Funeral Home. Chad has more than 27 years of experience. Before joining Nicoles Funeral Home in 2012, he worked at several funeral homes in Texas, Alaska and Washington State. Chad is highly skilled in the art of embalming and cosmetology. He received his Associates Degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Dallas, Texas. Chad enjoys spending time camping, fishing in the great outdoors. Chad is always available to serve and help families address any of their concerns.

Pat has spent his career helping and serving people as a pastor. He spent thirty years in Auburn Washington as a community builder in conjunction with the Mayor’s and the churches.

Pat states that his love for people is the cornerstone of his work. Pat married his wife Bobbie in 1975 in Moses Lake and has four children and four grandchildren. Pat and Bobbie enjoy the small town, family, a garden and reading. Pat feels privileged to work at Nicoles Funeral Home, serving families in this vital role.