David Nichols
November 12, 2011
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David Milton Nichols, 73, of Eagle Grove, Iowa died on November 12, 2011 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston from complications of lung cancer. David was born on September 6, 1938 in Winnebago, Minnesota. His parents were Harry and Charlotte (Huber) Nichols. He graduated from Winnebago High School in 1956, and enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Azores from 1956 to 1959. On August 6, 1960, he married Ann Armstrong in Harmony, Minnesota.
Dave worked in the grocery business for many years, working for chain stores and as a store owner. Around 1995, he went into the restaurant business and ran the restaurant and pro shop at the Eagle Grove golf course for several years. He retired from the business in 2000. He worked part time for Nabisco as a sales representative after retirement.
Dave and Ann moved around quite a bit, living in Rochester, Harmony, St. Paul and Owatonna, Minnesota; Brookings, South Dakota; Staunton, Virginia; Fort Worth, Texas; Hospers and Eagle Grove, Iowa.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Charlotte and his sister, Marianna Eiselt. He is survived by his wife, Ann; five children, Linda Nichols of Jefferson, Martha (Charles) Nichols-Ketchum of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Elizabeth (Robert) Sindt of Polk City, Daniel (Lisa) Nichols of Rio Vista, Texas and Philip (Sandra) Nichols of West Des Moines; 13 grandchildren, Anna, Laura, Philip and Timothy Sindt, Katie Skalicky, Bradley Ketchum, and Samantha, David, Richard, Alex, Jessica, Danielle and Joshua Nichols; two step-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Ketchum; three step-great-grandchildren, Alanna, Heidi and Vincent Ketchum; sister, Katharine Anderson; brother, Daniel (JoAnn) Nichols; brothers-in-law, Jon (Nancy), Carroll (Laura) and Thomas Armstrong; sister-in-law, Kathryn (David) Crafton; as well as many nieces and nephews.
As in life, David will continue to give through his death, as he had chosen to be a part of the anatomical gift program at Des Moines University.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving memory of Dave.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deb Davis
11/12/2011
Dan and Family,
I lift you up to our Heavenly Father who sees every tear we cry and cares for us all. I will continue to stand in the gap for you in your sadness. My hope and most certainly your hope is that one day soon we will get to see our loved ones in HEAVEN where there is no more cancer, no more tears, and no more pain. I love you all and I wish you Jesus...that way I know you will get everything you need!
Deb Davis
Charles and Bradley Ketchum
11/12/2011
I really don't know what to say except that Dave was like my second Dad. He was one of the most personable guys I've even known in my life. He was so proud of his kids and extended family. He treated me as his son and I will never forget that.
Dave was always the life of the party, and an all around nice guy.
My life has been so much richer having known Dave and it was especially wonderful having him as my Father in Law, but he was so much more than that to me
Life without Dave will be difficult but we all have some great memories to share and keep alive! See ya down the line "Grandpa Turkey"
Love ya Dave!
Chuck and Brad