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3688 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065Thursday Jan 29, 2026: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nicholas “Nick” Benjamyn Wade-Whiteman of West Jordan, Utah passed away unexpectedly on the evening of January 21, 2026.
Nick was born on September 15, 1992, at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City to Edward Whiteman and Suzanne Irene Wade. He grew up surrounded by family and formed especially close bonds with his cousins and siblings, sharing childhood passions like Power Rangers and Dragon Ball Z that stayed with him well into adulthood. In his teenage years, Nick could be found rolling around the streets of Murray, he loved to long board and would go forever; it was his happy place, his escape.
Nick had a big personality, an even bigger laugh, and a legendary supply of terrible dad jokes. Known affectionately by many as “Afro Thunder,” Nick was often the life of the party and someone people naturally gravitated toward. His friends meant the world to him—he loved them fiercely and wholeheartedly, showing up for them with loyalty, humor, and an open heart. The love he had for his friends was deeply returned.
Nick was a master of many trades including his work in Oregon for a few summers building trails. He eventually found his calling with the Utah Department of Corrections, where he became a corrections officer in 2018. He took immense pride in his work, especially serving in the men’s mental health unit at Draper Prison. Nick was known for his dedication, leadership, and compassion. Many officers and staff respected and admired him—if you saw a big guy in white sunglasses walk through the gate, you knew it was going to be a good day.
On March 26, 2022, Nick began a loving relationship with Morgan Hansen. Together they built a life full of humor, shared traditions, playful bickering, and plans for the future—including a home, a honeymoon in Croatia, and endless debates over decorations and baby names. Morgan was his soulmate and the love of his life.
Nick is survived by his father Ed Whiteman and wife Kerri, Mother Suzanne Wade, Stepfather Nazar Sidigg,
Aunt Robin Wade, Uncle Gary Wade and wife Judy, Aunt Teresa Bayley, cousins Misty Campbell, Aaron Wade and Amber Wade.
Sister Tea Szukala and her wife Karen, and brother Andre Harris, Uncles Alan Whiteman, Jeffrey Whiteman, Philippe Whiteman, Aunts Jacqueline Mehala-Murray, Linda Joseph, Diane Martinez, Mary Mehala, and the love of his life and soulmate Morgan Hansen.
We are guessing your grandpa Luc is giving you a “proper tune- up” and Grandma Marian is telling you “Nicholas Wade Whiteman. You are incorrigible!”
Power Up Green Ranger…
Nick will be deeply missed by all
Guestbook/Condolences
Nick was our hero! We considered him our family: a son, a brother, a best friend to all. He brightened our lives! Every time he came through the door with that mischievous smile, we knew he was bringing the fun. He made us all laugh around the dinner table and never ran out of creative ideas for fun things to do. We knew we could trust him 100%. He was loyal and made us all feel safe because he had our backs. We will love him and miss him forever and look forward to the day when we can see him, hug him again, and never let him go!❤️
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am struggling to find the words to express the sadness and heartbreak that you and your family must be feeling right now. I knew Nick when he was younger. He was such a smart and handsome young man. He loves you all so much. Suzanne you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and we loved Nick. RIP
Dear Susanne we are so sorry for the passing of your wonderful son. We watched him grow up in our ward. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We miss you. God bless.
I am sad to hear of Nick's death. I only knew him when he was a child. The picture in his uniform shows a handsome young man. His commitment to serving within the UDC is a testament to his depth of love for others. He will be missed. My love to Suzanne, Robin, Eryn and the rest of his family and loved ones for their loss.
Suzanne,
We are very sorry and our hearts ache for you and your family unimaginable loss.
Your son, Nick, was a friend to us at the Jordan Parkway ward. He is a remarkable young man whose light and funny nature touched everyone around him. He always made us laugh.
We hope you can find comfort in knowing how many people loved Nick and how many will miss his smiling face.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of Heaven provide you All with the strength, comfort, and peace you desire during this difficult time.
Rest in peace to a fallen law enforcement officer. My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and fellow officers. You are not forgotten. 💙🖤
My condolences to my brother Ed and the family.I’m so heartbroken for the loss of Nicholas❤️ and I pray that God gives you all comfort at this time . Love Diane
Dearest Suzanne,
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that God is with you, find your strength in him to get through this. We will always think of Nick with loving memories. We pray he is at peace now.
All our love and prayers,
Gary and Judy Wade
My family and i are so sorry for your loss, Sending you love and strength
We love you Suzzan let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Rest in peace my brother from another mother.
Every officer lost with UDC is a family member lost. I'm so sorry for your loss, and grieve with you at this time. It sounds like he had a wonderful character, and left a positive lasting impression on his peers and the incarcerated he worked with alike. I wish I had gotten to know him more, we probably would have been great friends. You are all in my thoughts, and we will carry forward his spirit by striving to help everyone in the same ways he did. His memory will live on forever.
I didn't know Nick, but from what I've heard from those who have, he was a wonderful soul. He was part of the Brotherhood and he will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss of Nick. He was such a kind, creative, funny person. Nick will always be loved.
To Officer Whiteman’s family
It was a privilege to work with your son, my condolences for your loss, I wanted to share beautiful memories that he brought to my life and helped to lift me up when I needed it the most, I brought light, compassion, and empathy to everyone around him, the place that we worked at is very hard and very dark, God has an angel, and I believe he will continue his journey
I will never forget my dear friend. I gave him the nickname Shermar Moore when he was in training at the prison because he reminded me of the actor so much. He argued that the was the “great value” version but I beg to differ. Over the years we became great friends. He loved to jump scare me she I was doing my rounds as graveyard shift commander. He would out from behind doors or corners so he could hear me scream curse words and swing my fists at him. He would bend over laughing at my reactions. I will never forget the sound of his laughter. He would come to me and ask me advice on gifts for Morgan. He wanted a girls opinion. He loved being thoughtful and giving with her. I loved watching their love grow. These two amazing humans supported me thru a very hard time in my life and did my best to support them as well. My heart aches with this loss. Until we meet again my friend!!! Rest easy. Keep my eye on us all from up high!!!! We love you!!!
Suzanne am so sorry for your loss. May Allah give you patience on these trying moment and may He rest in eternal peace.
Sending you lots of hugs and ❤️
Nick was my first nephew. He was one of the most thoughtful and compassionate people you could ever meet. He was always putting the needs of others before his own. His concern for others caused many of us to think that he was doing fine and wasn't hurting inside. I wish I had the opportunity to share some of my life experiences with him to help him get through the dark times. I remember our first conversation over the phone when he was just a little boy. It felt a bit awkward at first, but we were able to find common ground by talking about Dragon Ball Z. After that it was smooth sailing for Nick and Uncle AL. I'll always cherish that. Rest peacefully, dear nephew. You will be deeply missed.
My heart is so broken at this time with the loss of such a sweet, kind, loving, young man! Nick was so much more than just a friend of my son's or a member of the ward. Nick was "family"! Nick was a son to me! He was part of a trio ~ Josh Pester (my son), Joel Peterson, & Nick Wade! Where there was one, the other two were never far behind. These three did everything together and because they went to 3 different school's, they were almost always together every weekend. They rotated through the three homes for sleepovers, parties, church activities, or simply to "hang out". Wherever Nick was, there was laughter and joy. He thrived on making other's happy and fed off their happiness. I remember how hard it was sometimes to be the "adult" in the situation when Nick was there. As the adult you would have to tell the boy's to settle down or to be quieter, depending on the situation, and of course Nick would say something so off the wall, that was truly hilarious and you would have to do everything in your power not to laugh or allow him to see even a "hint of a smile", because you knew it was all over then! All though I did not see Nick the latter part of his life, I am so happy and proud of him for attending & graduating the Police Academy and for becoming a full-time Correction's Officer. I know that had been a dream of his for a very long time. My heart hurts so much to think that in his last few moments of life, Nick felt so sad and lost all faith in himself, that he felt taking his own life was his only option. I pray that our Father in Heaven welcomed him home with open arms and assured Nick that he was so dearly loved and will be missed more than words can express. Nick, I pray that you find the comfort and peace in our Father's arms that you were unable to find here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with Nicks fiance, cousins, siblings, friends, extended family, parents, step-parents, and most of all his Beautiful Mother, Suzanne (Zann)! I can not begin to imagine or understand the loss that she must be feeling at this time. I pray that our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ will embrace Suzanne at this time and give her comfort and peace in knowing that she will be reunited with Nick again one day. As well as knowing that whatever pain and sadness he was suffering, is no more. May the Lord bless and keep you all within his embrace through out this time! Much Love, Hugs, and Prayers!❤️🙏🫂💐❤️
So sorry to hear we lost a Whiteman, I never met him but it seemed he was a kind soul. My condolences,
Tess,
Daughter of Andre Whiteman
It was sad to hear the news of Nick.
We haven't communicated much after 2019 but always had things to remember him by including his Gamer profile and memories of working together.
We were co workers at 1-800contacts for a time. I can still remember his "YEEAAAAHHHH!!!" As it echoed through the distribution center. That sound lives rent free in my head.
I also had the privilege of doing an art piece of (to my knowledge) his favorite Dragonball Z character, Vegeta. That man would always talk of Vegeta. I do wonder if he still kept it all these years. That was one of my biggest and favorite pieces of art I've ever done.
My thoughts with the family, friends, and associates.
Ed, we are so sorry for your lost. It is heartbreaking , may god bless him and family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
Sending a heart full of love, and compassion with my condolences to my brother Edward, Kerri and family.
Rest in peace Nicholas 🙏
Dear family of Nick, I mourn with you at his loss. Nick and I have been friends since the academy. I have many fond memories of him, and I hope that as you move forward fond memories of Nick will be what come to you in thinking of him.
I pray for comfort and peace in these hard times. I pray that you will all receive love and support from heaven.
Nick was one of the most memorable individuals I have ever met in my law enforcement career. He passed on a lot of wisdom and knowledge to me when I started at the prison, as well as some of his interests and hobbies that have stuck with me for years. I have not seen him in years, but his big personality and laugh is something that I have often thought back to and remembered, on a frequent basis. Nick made a great and very memorable impact on me as an individual, and he was always someone I had hoped to speak to again. It is painful to know I will not get that chance until the next life. Even in the weeks before the loss of Nick, I had been reflecting on various memories I have with Nick while working at the Utah State Prison. Nick always called me his “Left Hand Man”, and told me that was his better hand anyways. I will truly miss you Nick, and regret that we never got to connect again.
So sorry for your loss.
Whiteman was one of the first Officers I met when I first started at USCF. He taught me a lot about the job along with showing me what true friend / officer camaraderie was all about. Whiteman, you will be missed.