Nicolaas Postma

Nicolaas Postma (Jr), of Scott Valley, California, lived his life on his terms, as long as he could, in peace before being diagnosed with cancer just 30 days before passing in his home on February 26, 2023, at the age of 73, with his devoted wife and step daughter by his side. Nicolaas was born on June 30th, 1949, to Wilhelmina and Nicolaas Postma (Sr) in Freeland, Holland. Nick was the youngest of 3 brothers. His family lived between Canada and Holland before permanently immigrating to the United States in 1966, where they would call Santa Barbara, California, home. Nick's passion for automobiles began at an early age. He worked on cars in his adolescent years until he was drafted to Vietnam in 1969. There, he honorably served his country where he worked as a heavy truck and tank mechanic. After he returned home in 1971, Nicolaas and his first wife welcomed their son, Loren Postma, in 1973. In 1976, they made the move to permanently call Scott Valley, California home and be close to Nick's brother, Fred who resided locally. In 1991 Nick opened his own mechanic and service shop, Mobile Mechanic. His son joined him in 1992, and together they worked along side each other until just a month before Nick's passing. Nick and Loren built a community at Mobile Mechanic. It was here that Nick found happiness being able to care for residents of Scott Valley in the best way that he knew how: through service. Nick met his forever love, Diane Peterson, in 1999, and later married in August, 2004. Together they co-parented Diane's daughter Cricket, whom Nick treated as his own. Together, built a life that they loved. This included building a home together, opening multiple businesses, lots of DIY projects, and much more. They were partners, best friends, and companions. Nicolaas Postma would best be described as a humble and authentic man. He was full of insightful knowledge that he shared, solicited and unsolicited, all well meaning. You didn't have to be around Nick for very long before catching wind of his dry sense of humor, that we all came to know and love. He liked listening to opera music and found peace while playing his piano. Throughout his life he enjoyed owning and tinkering on a variety of antique cars. He also had a fondness for riding motorcycles and flying airplanes. Nicolaas is survived by his loving wife, Diane Postma; children Loren (Tonya) Postma, Cricket (Connor) Martin: grandchildren Ellowyn Martin, Savannah Postma Heilman, and Kelsey Jones. Also, Nick's most trusted and loyal friend and brother, Rick Gephart. Nick was preceded in death by Nicolaas Postma Sr (father), Wilhelmina Postma (mother), and Frederik (brother). As stated, Nicolaas was a humble man. He did not like attention nor praise. Honoring his wishes, there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life will be hosted May 21st, at 2:00pm at his home, 10335 Oro Fino Rd, Fort Jones. In honor of Nick's sweet tooth, please bring your favorite cookies to share. Upon arrival, please pop your hood up if he has worked on your car or given you mechanical advice so that we can see his vast impact on our community.

Nicolaas Postma

June 30, 1949 - February 26, 2023