Evan Nichols
June 22, 2011
Evan Nichols, 70, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
Evan was born March 5, 1941, in Peru, Iowa, to Harris and Eva Nichols. On June 1, 1962, he married Sally Fisher. Evan was the Fire Chief for the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. He was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master. Evan loved to dance, watch Western movies, as well as vacationing, spending time with family, and camping.
Evan is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally; children, Lisa (Bill) Schebler, Penny (Bill) Wells, Vicky Kephart, Richard (Renee) Nichols, Patrick Nichols, and Justin Nichols; sister, Darla (Donavon Harrison) Jenkes; six grandchildren, Jessica, Nick, Onna-Lynn, Tom, Jarod and Jake; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Robert Tripp; and brothers-in-law, Larry Tripp and Richard Jenkes.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Fire Department in loving memory of Evan.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dale Thurman
07/22/2011
Hi Sally. So sorry to learn of Evan's passing. Hopefully God can give you comfort and acceptance. I know you have many pleasant memories to look back on and make you smile.
I look forward to seeing you next year at our 50th Lorimor-Thayer re-union over Memorial weekend.
Take care,
Your classmate, Dale Thurman
BalanceRX Pharmacy
07/01/2011
Sally, We all here are so sorry for your loss. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Norman Beattie
06/26/2011
Evan was a good friend and will leave behind so many memories.
He will be missed.
kim lockey
06/25/2011
evan touched my heart every moment i spent with him, he was a big teddy bear and loved people , he had a positive attitude even when things werent going well for him , i love this man, and will miss him dearly , god bless sally , she will need you to go on with out the love of her life,
Shelly Palmer
06/24/2011
Hello Sally and family!!
I was so sorry to hear of your loss! Please know we think of you and keep you in our prayers. Remember to take care of you in this time of sorrow.
With sincere sympathy,
Shelly (Hannah) Palmer & family
(Lyle and Evalene's oldest daughter)
Traci Kennedy
06/23/2011
Prayers and condolences to the Nichols family. Evan was a wonderful role model and man, he will be missed.
Joy Hannah Petersen
06/24/2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
I remember all of you coming to our house and having a grand time!
He will be missed.