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David Richard "Dave" Nicholls Sr.

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David Nicholls Obituary

NICHOLLS, David "Dave" Richard, Sr., passed away peacefully May 11, 2011 at the age of 75. Dave was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce and is survived by his children: Dave Jr. (Fonda), Brian, Jeanne and Elleen (Dave); seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three brothers, numerous loved ones and his little dog, Buddy. His career in the telephone industry spanned 30 years of work for Mt. Bell and ten years as a consultant designing and engineering independent telephone companies for several Native American Nations. Dave will be missed and fondly remembered by all those lives he touched and enriched. A remembrance and celebration of his life will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Friday, May 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his name to the Boys and Girls Club of America in your area, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION AND BURIAL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 18, 2011.

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Jenny

May 25, 2011

miss u uncle dave!bailey misses his extra treats too!
xoxoxo

Jonalie Bachmann

May 23, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Dave at the phone company. Dave was given the responsibility of chaperoning two of us while we did a tool inspection of offices in AZ. He knew every nook and cranny in the state, not to mention every great place to eat. He turned a job into an adventure. He was a fine man and I'm very sorry for your loss.

Connie Mattioda

May 23, 2011

Worked with David 'back in the day' at the telephone company. He was good to work with, had to laugh at him getting frustrated with his new computer. Loved his skill with his baking and creating breads. This man could sure tell a great story! He will be missed!

Melissa Swearingen

May 20, 2011

Thought and prayers to the family.

Dave and Nan at Old Mission

Nan Whitcomb

May 20, 2011

Nan Whitcomb

May 20, 2011

My deepest sympathies to your family. I am so glad I at least had the pleasure of spending time with him in 2003 and am greatful for all the genealogy work he did and shared with me. I will miss his e-mails and telephone conversations.
Nan Whitcomb, 3rd cousin.

Debbie Dvorsky

May 19, 2011

Dave Jr., Fonda, Jeanne, Elleen, Dave, Brian and family,
We're sending you a hug from afar. We wish we could be with you during this time. Dave was a very special person and left a lasting impression on everyone he met throughout his life. Dave was a special cousin who will be missed along with his infectious laugh. Our love to your family.
Love Debbie, Dick, Sara, and Kristen Dvorsky, Allison and Zach Manning

May 19, 2011

I and the Tohono O'odham Nation will always be grateful for Dave. He was a big supporter of the Boys and Girls club of Sells. there are no words for goodby in the O'odham language, so we say "Thom Nui" , we will see you again my friend. Creator's Strength and Blessings to his wife and family.
Jerry Carlyle, Vice Chairman
San Xavier District, Tohono O'odham Nation

Marion Walter

May 19, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed sharing genealogical information and family photos with Dave.

Linda Goldsmith

May 18, 2011

I had the pleasure of working for Dave when he was a supervisor at the telephone company. What a great guy to work for. He was respected and appreciated by all of us on his crew. Lots of good memories of those times and many laughs too. I also enjoyed running into him in the Show Low area from time to time.
My sincere condolences to his family.

Cassandra Alvarez

May 18, 2011

We love you grandpa. I am glad that you are up there with grandma which is where you have wanted to be for a very long time.... now you are out of pain and back with your true love.

Cassandra, David and Isabella

mary suffecool

May 18, 2011

Elleen and family so sorry for your lost. My love and prayers go out to .

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