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James E. Nichols

James Nichols Obituary

James E. (Jim) Nichols, a native of Colorado Springs, passed away at home on December 28, 2009. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO in December of 1937 to Caroline and Sid Nichols, but spent the majority of his life in Manitou Springs, CO. Jim lost his life to complications from lung and brain cancer. He never lost his positive attitude and fought the good fight, never complaining through his trial. He can now be at peace. Jim worked throughout high school as a guide at the Cave of the Winds, for El Paso County in 1956 and 1957 as a surveyor. Jim was a hydro plant operator for the City of Colorado Springs at the Manitou Hydro Plant in 1957 and 1958. After his schooling was finished, he worked for Colorado Research Corporation in Broomfield, Colorado from 1959 through 1964. He began work in June of 1964 for Kaman Nuclear Corporation (later known as Kaman Science Corporation), until his retirement in 1995. Jim was an instrumentation engineer. Jim was a graduate of Manitou High School, having attended all 12 years there, and a graduate of Central Technical Institute, graduating at the head of his class. He married his childhood sweetheart (and best friend) Barb (Meury) Nichols in 1956 at the Holy Rosary Chapel in Cascade, CO. Jim was a volunteer fire fighter for North Suburban Volunteer Fire Department from 1965 through 1970, serving as secretary-treasurer for the Department. He joined the Manitou Springs Volunteer Fire Department in 1970 and was a volunteer through 1995. He served on the Charter Review Committee for the City of Manitou Springs. Along with his wife Barb, Jim organized the all-school reunions for Manitou Springs schools from 2001 through 2007, annual reunions with classmates from 1956 and all previous years. Jim's hobby was meteorology, supplying the NWS and CoCoRaHS with weather data from his station in Manitou Springs from 1970 to present. Jim loved his bowling, and gardening was a yearly project, expanding each year until neighbors hid, wanting no more zucchini, and the deer and rabbits learned how to outsmart him. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Barb (Meury) Nichols, his son Sid Nichols, of Manitou Springs, sisters Ann Nichols of Manitou Springs, Netta Lowderman of Colorado Springs, brother John Nichols (Vonnie), of Manitou Springs and his beloved Grandchildren, twins Carly Nichols, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lindsay Nichols of Cocoa Beach, Florida and his grandson Tyler Nichols of Madison, Wisconsin, and good friend and mother of Carly, Lindsay and Tyler, Nancy Ganser Nichols of Madison, Wisconsin. Preceding him in death was his 5 year old daughter, Catherine Ann, his parents Sid and Caroline Nichols, and his parents-in-laws (who loved him as a son), Joe and Marian Meury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs 80903. At Jim's request no funeral will be held. Visitation will be held at Blunt Funeral Home on January 2, 2010, from 10 to l1am. A private burial will follow immediately at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, 324 Beckers Lane, at 1:00 pm. The family wishes to express their thanks to: Dr. Jason Huff, Oncologist, and his staff and nurses at Penrose Cancer Clinic for their expert care, always keeping us positive and well informed; Clinical Study Nurse, Martha Brown of Penrose Cancer Clinic; and to Pikes Peak Hospice, for the wonderful support and home care they provided.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 31, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Nichols

21 Entries

Marian Meury Robidoux

January 6, 2010

My dear sister Barb...
My heartfelt condolence written here,
For you and Jim's family, all so dear.
Forever I will cherish all we enjoyed,
The times at Kay n Rays when employed.
Your sparkling personality and smile,
Sure helped Jim,even sick for a while.
No one could ever have a better wife,
you're strong in good times and strife.
I am ever grateful I traveled there,
to spend a time with you, and share.
Love and Prayers to you and all of the
Nichols family.Blessings Forever, Love

Thomas Chisesi

January 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Katy Lapp

January 2, 2010

Dear Barb,

I returned from visiting my son in Australia today to read in the Gazette about your dear Jim's passing. I am so sorry, and my thoughts and prayers are with and for you. Your 53 years together is most remarkable in these times and serve as a loving example for all of us and as a blessing to your family. It is through the Manitou High School reunions I was able to reconnect with the two of you, and all of us who graduated from M.H.S. have benefited from the time and effort Jim put forth to develop and maintain a community of graduates that endures, as will Jim’s memory among us.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Katy (Rosentreter) Lapp

Bill Castle

January 1, 2010

Somewhere a long time ago I was told “Little by little one walks far”. I think that Jim represents that as well as anyone I know. I admire his tenacity. Barb, Clara and family please accept our sincerest condolences. Be strong, be safe,
Bill and Judy Castle

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Pat Nettie

January 1, 2010

Barb and Sid, I am so sorry about Jim. He did a heck of a fight right to the end. God Bless you and Sid. My love is with both of you.
Patricia McDaniel Nettie

Jenni Willuhn

January 1, 2010

Dear Barb and Sid and the whole Nichols family,

We love you and are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jim was such a sweet, quite soul, his physical presence will be greatly missed but I'm sure we'll all feel him still around for years to come. My boys adored him and he was always so kind to them. What a Great Uncle!

Don't forget to call if you need help with anything,
Jenni

Paulla Elmore

January 1, 2010

Dear Barbara, Sid, friends and family,

My heart goes out to all of you who knew and loved my Uncle Jim. I am thinking of you and hoping you celebrate his life and keep the memories of him in your hearts forever.

With love,
Paulla Elmore

Vivian meury

January 1, 2010

Barbara and family, My brother, Carl Peterson and I are deeply sorry to for the loss of your beloved. Jim's mother and I were in the same hospital room giving birth on December 19, 1937, she to Jim and myself to Dolores. Our prayers are with you that you will find comfort in knowing that God is always with you and giving you comfort and care. You have been an ever constant presense and comfort by Jim's side. God bless you all in your sorrow.

Pat & Dolores (Dee) Guerriero

January 1, 2010

January 1, 2010

My dearest cousin Barbara and family. Pat and I are sorry for your loss of Jim and everything he has meant to you in your lives with his love, presense and physical being. Please be comforted that he is now at peace in God's care and comfort and may you find peace and comfort in knowing this and forever putting your trust and faith in God. Our love always and our prayers are with you.

January 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless!

Jody (Harvey) Warner and Mac Harvey

Gordon and Barbara Titus

December 31, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Don Elmore

December 31, 2009

Barbara and family, This picture of Jim in the paper and the text in the article are but one of the many wonderful footprints he left here on this earth. Now he is making footprints is a better place and will "for an eternity". He will be happy to see us join him. In the meantime we all have those wonderful memories of him that will flash before us at many special moments. God Bless you and your family. Don Elmore (Redmond, WA)

Don Elmore

December 31, 2009

sylvann wilkinson

December 31, 2009

Barb: I am so sorry for your loss. However his battle is over and he can rest in a far better place. My prayers are with you. Sylvann Myers Wilkinson Corpus Christi Tx

Don & Jeanne Titus

December 31, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

jay campbell

December 31, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vickie Hover

December 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 31, 2009

What a shock to read of Jim's passing this morning. Our deepest sympathy and loving thoughts are with you Barb and your family. We are here in AZ for the winter, we will get in touch with you when we get home.
Soncerely, Norm and Luana Clark

December 31, 2009

Barb,
Jim will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Having lived a couple houses down from his family all our young lives, we will remember his good
nature and ready smile for everyone. He
fought so hard and now he is at peace.
You were right beside him during all his illness. Our heartfelt sympathy to
you, and your family.
The Smith kids, Darlene,Janet & Don

Dennis Cafaro

December 31, 2009

Ann, with deepest sympathy and empathy I want you to know that I am saddened by the loss of your brother.
You are in my prayers and thoughts and I know your strength of will will get you through this difficult period.
Your friend,

Clara Meury

December 31, 2009

Barbara,Sid,Tyler,Lindsay,Carly,Netta, Ann and John, I am sorry for the loss of Jim-the loss of his physical presence in your lives. What a quiet man with much to say about important issues in your lives. I know you will miss him into eternity. You are in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. May the Lord hold you in His everlasting, loving arms. My love,

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