In Loving Memory of John F. Nichols, age 66, who fought a courageous battle against cancer. The Lord called him home as he passed away at his home on September 27, 2014 in the presence of family and friends. He will be missed dearly by all.
John is survived by his wife of 14 years, Joanie A. (DeBolt) Nichols, two sons, John J. (Robbin) Nichols, Craig A. (Jamie) Nichols, five grandchildren, Tonya, John, Alex, Madison and Brice. Six stepsons, Mark (Julie) DeBolt, Michael (Angie) DeBolt and Matthew (Patty) DeBolt, Chad (JoAnne) Seeber, Jamie (Jeri) Seeber, Corey (Angie) Seeber and 17 step-grandchildren. Sister, Nancy Nichols, brother, Terry (Claire) Nichols, David (Sandy) Nichols, 1/2 brother Jim (Linda) Farrah, 1/2 sister, Sally (Bill) Rodriguez, 1/2 sister-in-law, Joy Farrah, special family friends Larry and Carol Hill and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Grace M. and James F. Nichols and 1/2 brother, Tom Farrah.
John loved mushrooming, hunting, fishing, golf, and playing cards with family and friends. He spent many weeks at his cabin up north enjoying the outdoors in every way.
John worked at Viking Corporation in Hastings for 20 years and retired after 10 years of service/membership of the IBEW Local 445, Western Michigan Electrical Workers in Battle Creek, MI. He was also a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Cancer Research Institute or The American Heart Association.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI.