Don Gerald Nichols
Don G. Nichols, age 76, of Carrington, ND, formerly of Sykeston, ND, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, ND. Don Gerald Nichols was born on June 5, 1937, the son of Allen and Nettie (Guenther) Nichols in New Home, ND. He was raised on a farm near Sykeston. Don attended school and graduated from Carrington. He attended ND State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND, for 2 years for auto mechanics. On November 12, 1958, Don was united in marriage to Sharon Koenig at Federated Church UCC/UMC in Carrington. After their marriage, they farmed near Sykeston. Sharon died February 17, 1984. He was a member of Sykeston School Board and Country School Board, Wells Co. Weed Board, Sykeston Cemetery Board, and served 30 years on Sykeston Fire Department. Don is survived by his 2 children, Cynthia (Byron) Monson, Turtle Lake, ND, and Thomas (Carrie) Nichols, Sykeston, ND; 9 grandchildren, Matthew Fillbrandt, Josh (Karen) Fillbrandt, Holly (Steve) Inglish, Bill (Stacy) Monson, Wendy (Mike) Held, Desirae Skiftun, Bryce (Laura) Monson, Sean Nichols, Madeliene Nichols; 8 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Janice (Walter) Kriewald, Rolla, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Sharon. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Sykeston Cemetery or Sykeston Fire Department.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:30 AM INTERMENT: Sykeston Cemetery, Sykeston, ND
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Name: Rhonda Retzlaff
Date: 1-24-14
Message: Rest in Peace Don---I couldn't wait for summer to come so we could go over to Don and Sharon's to pick up Lady--man I loved that horse. Don never ever said Hello to me--he just made a horse sound!! Even in church if we were sitting close to him he would make horse sounds. Then I would get in trouble for laughing!! Then one time on a vacation trip my mom and Sharon were in the back seat--Don, dad and me in the front seat. My mom was sleeping and her mouth was wide open so Don talked me into putting some of his chew in her mouth--I will never ever to that to anyone again. But he laughed so hard!!! You will be greatly missed Don!!!
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Name: Art (Bill) Wheeler
Date: Jan. 22
Message: Don's picture doesn't quite jog my memory as I remember Don & I riding around Carrington in his well-kept Chevy. That was many decades ago. I remember being at the Nichols farm when Allen & Nettie still lived there. We got to know that road south of Hwy #200 to the Nichols farm quite well. I haven't seen Don for many years. But that doesn't erase the memory of him being a hard worker, a good friend and someone I wanted to be with and around. May his family know that Don was considered a good person, honest, kind, considerate and a good person to know. Our heartfelt sympathies also to Janice & Walt. Also two good people who we have fond memories of. A previous commitment prevents our funeral attendance. May God bless Don's memory.
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Name: Kathleen Beaton Davis
Date: 1-21-2014
Message: Cindy, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember my folks knew him also. My dad just passed away late September so I know the feeling of loss. Cherish the memories. May God grant you all peace and comfort.