Jerry Nicholson
April 22, 2018
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Jerry E. Nicholson Jr, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2018. He was born December 2, 1954 in El Paso, Texas to Jerry and Dixie (Stevens) Nicholson, Sr.
He graduated from Roosevelt High School and went on to serve his country in the Navy until he was medically discharged. Jerry was a huge Clint Eastwood fan. He enjoyed reading about his life and works. Jerry’s faith was of great importance to him. He attended First Federated Church.
He is survived by his mother, Dixie Nicholson; siblings, Steve (Doreen) Nicholson, Chris Nicholson, and Elizabeth (Tom) Mathews; and many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father and brother, Mark.
Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Friday, April 27, 2018 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial of cremated remains will follow services at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the National Alliance on Mental Health in loving memory of Jerry.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
David Ronning
05/08/2018
We rode the bus every day with Jerry as he headed to Burger King for his coffee. We just loved Jerry and wanted the family to know how precious Jerry was to us..We are comforted to know he is with his father as Jerry would speak frequently about how much he missed his dad. On Mondays we where always entertained in his special way about the Clint Eastwood movie, what kind of pizza as he would spend time with his Mom every Saturday night. If anyone reading this communicates with his family, please extend to them how much he was loved on the Route 15 bus every morning Blessings David
Cynthia and Curt Thye
04/29/2018
Dixie, Steve, Chris and Liz:
So deeply sorry to hear about Jerry. We just learned of this tragic loss. Cynthia recently spoke to him at the dedication of the bench and stone and they had a good chat. Jerry was a very kind man with a strong faith. We know he is now with Mark, Charla and Tawni in the "best place".
Tim Stacy
04/26/2018
Hi Dixie and Family,
I was sorry to hear about Jerry and enjoyed knowing him. I know that he had a supportive family and he enjoyed being you.
Roberta vallejo
04/25/2018
I know Jerry from PATH. He was always pleasant & gave me all the scoop on Clint. He is gone but not forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Carolyn Dillard
04/24/2018
I am so sorry about Jerry's passing; he was such a good guy. I will miss his Monday morning stories of pizza and Clint Eastwood movies he saw over the previous weekend. He so enjoyed his time with his Mom. There wasn't a more kind guy. I wish peace for your family.
Sister Cathy Talarico
04/24/2018
Dixie, I am so sorry to hear about Jerrys death. He truly loved life and his coffee. I knew Jerry from PATH. It was there that Jerry worked for Sister Donna in between coffee breaks. I did inform Sr. Donna.
Be assured of my thoughts and prayers.
Sister Cathy
John Zeitler
04/24/2018
I knew Jerty from my days at BMC's PATH program. Jerry was always a joy to be around--cheerful, communicative, interested. He lived a good life. We should all do as well
JoAnn Green
04/24/2018
Im so sorry for your loss of Jerry. May God give u comfort.
Barb Gilbert
04/23/2018
Oh, Dixie. My heart breaks for you and your family. I enjoyed sharing a few words with Jerry when I would see him at church. Such a sweet guy. May God ease your pain and remember, you will see him again.