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Melvin Nicholas Obituary

MELVIN P. NICHOLAS CROWN POINT, IN

Melvin P. Nicholas, age 67, of Crown Point, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Florida. He retired and was a member of the International Union Local 150 of Operating Engineers ('Long Boom') for 49 years. Melvin was preceded in death by his his parents: Melvin A. and Margaret Nicholas. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 46 years, Veronica; daughter, Dawn Marie Wilson; three grandchildren: Nicholas, Logan, and Kylie Wilson; his dear sister, Mary Margaret (nee Nicholas) Houldson; and dear brother, Michael Douglas (Lori) Nicholas. His passions were his daughter, grandchildren, dogs, Beethoven and Harley. He loved auctions, his Harleys, and had many hobbies. He was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 32nd Degree South Bend and Lake Lodge No. 157, Hobart Elks Lodge 1152, and Loyal Order of Moose, Monticello, IN. Friends may visit with Mel's family on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Cleveninger officiating. Interment Memory Lane Memorial Park, Schererville, IN. Masonic memorial service will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. with an Elks service immediately following. www.burnsfuneral.com


Published by The Times on May 12, 2013.
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My brothers and I worked with "Long Boom" over 3 decades mainly with American Bridge Company and he was one of Local 150's best setting iron. What a great sense of humor he had we have a lot of fond memories of Mel. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless!

Robert Stamper Family

May 16, 2013

The God of all comfort will comfort you in your time of sorrow. (2Cor. 1:4)

C Johnson

May 16, 2013

Dear Dawn and family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. Joe tells us he was the kind of fellow you would be honored to know and would never forget. Please extend our thoughts to your mom.
It is our prayer that you will be comforted by these memories during this very difficult time of healing.
God has blessed you with this great dad and now has made a place for him to rest and be at peace.
Judy and Gary

J. Williams

May 14, 2013

Dawn, I'm sorry I didn't make it up. I'm still recovering, and wanted you to know that I will always have great memories of your Dad. Praying for you and the family.

Cullen Honeycutt

May 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this sad time. May you find all the comfort, strength and faith you need to get through and celebrate the love and wonderful memories of your Husband and Father.

Our deepest sympathies
Michelle and Megan Parker
Crown Point IN

May 11, 2013

My deepest sympathies and condolences to Dawn and her mother Veronica. I have stood in your shoes and I know your pain. God Bless your family and God bless Melvin Nicholas.

Tom Moffett Sr.

May 11, 2013

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