Leo Nichols
March 15, 2012
Leo J. Nichols, 82, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital from heart failure. He was born March 23, 1929, to William and Carrie Nichols, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Des Moines in 1953.
Leo retired in 1993 from the Des Moines Register after 40 years of service in the mailroom. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, taking care of “The Boys” (Brandon, Billy and Bobby), and napping. He also enjoyed relaxing and watching the squirrels and birds.
Leo is survived by daughter, Barbara Jean Curtis of Little Rock, AR; sons, Ronnie (Cyndee) Nichols and Bobby (Valerie) Nichols; daughters, Rebecca Adams and Donna (Sean) Fitzgerald, all of Des Moines; grandchildren Kim Zimmerman, Jimmy (Carrie) Hamilton, Tawnya Rowland, Carrie Nichols, Kirby Fetters, Julie Nichols, Brandon Leo Fitzgerald, Billy Fitzgerald, and Bobby Fitzgerald; great-grandchildren, Carissa Rowland, Vanessa Rowland, Zachary Hamilton and Bradley Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; three brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday March 20, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
laura folsom
03/20/2012
Leo was my favorite boss, so kind hearted. One of the best practical jokers i have ever met. He ment alot to me, and he will be terribly missed. I really loved this man. I am so sorry for your loss, he will definately be missed.
Lee,Betty Koon & Girls
03/18/2012
Bobby Wayne,Becky,Donna and family, we are so very sorry for your loss of your precious Dad. You are in our hearts and our prayers during this very sad time. We love Uncle Leo very much and will miss seeing him during y'all visits to Arkansas. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Love always,
Uncle Lee, Aunt Bo,
Betty,Sharon and Tina
Dawn Marie Brickman
03/18/2012
So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great & loving man especially the love of his family. Leo was always proud of his kids & grandkids! My dad & yours worked together before I started @ the Register. Oh the stories your Dad would tell,I'm glad to have known him!