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Shirley Nicholson Obituary
Shirley (Baker) Nicholson
Nov. 27, 1929 - March 28, 2018
Shirley Baker Nicholson, 88, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born on November 27, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann Nicholson Naughton (Tom) of Colorado Springs, CO; her son, Will Faust Nicholson III of Denver; eight grandchildren, Michael Naughton of Denver, Sarah Naughton Dorweiler (Jimmer) of Edina, MN, Rob Naughton (Lindsay) of Denver, Katherine Naughton of Avon, CO, Olivia Nicholson of Denver, Elizabeth Nicholson of Denver, Emily Nicholson of Denver, Marjorie Nicholson of Denver; and three great-grandchildren, Audrey and Graham Dorweiler, and Nina Naughton.
Her husband of sixty years, Will Faust Nicholson, Jr., her parents, Richard Lincoln and Marjorie Haycock Baker, and her sister, Louise Baker Garrett, all preceded her in death.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington Street in Denver at 10:00 am. There will be a private family interment in Colorado Springs later that day.
Please consider making donations in her memory to the St. John's Cathedral Endowment Fund, 1350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80203.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Peggy Karr
April 2, 2018
Please accept the condolences of the Karr kids from Detroit St. Our mom, Regina was very fond of Shirley. We have been sharing many wonderful memories from that time.
March 31, 2018
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Isaiah 57:15*
March 30, 2018
Very sorry for the lost of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4
March 30, 2018
To family you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences
2. Thessalonians 3:16
Wanda S. Ohio
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