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Jonathan Nichols Obituary
Salt Lake City, UT-Jonathan "Jack" Arthur Nichols was born in Salt Lake City, UT, July 17, 1954 to Richard Arthur and Alice Jeanne Nichols.
After graduating from Olympus High School, Jack had a choice encounter with the love of his life, Lauretta Larson, while enjoying ice cream at Snelgove's. Jack spotted the most beautiful girl that he had ever seen while she was on a date. He followed her home, learned her identity, and sought out an opportunity to ask her out. Though she did not know this complete stranger, she consented to a blind date, opening the way to an enduring relationship.
Jack took 2 years away to serve as a full-time missionary for the LDS church in the California Oakland Mission. Less than a year after his return, on July 1, 1978, Jack and Lauretta were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They would welcome 4 sons into their home.
One of Jack's greatest joys in life was to teach and mentor his sons through coaching. He coached a competitive youth soccer team called the Vikings and various other soccer and basketball teams. Throughout his life, dedication to his family was paramount. His love for his family grew as he enjoyed the opportunity to read stories and play with his grandchildren. His ultimate joy was having his family around him and made sure his family knew of his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jack died on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, from heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Lauretta; his 4 sons, Jeffrey (Melissa), Steven (Melissa), Brett (Wendy), and Kevin; his 9 grandchildren Samantha, Andrea, Joshua, Benjamin, Austin, Alexis, Katherine, Amanda, and Noelle; his mother, Jeanne; his 3 siblings, Leigh, David, and Laurie; and he is proceeded in death by his father, Richard.
A viewing will take place on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 6:30-8:00 pm at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 am with a viewing prior 9:30-10:30 am at the Holladay North Stake Center, 4395 South Albright Drive, Holladay, UT. Interment afterwards at Wasatch Lawn.
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for Jonathan Nichols
Cindy Gillen-Blazzard
September 20, 2013
Dearest Nichols Family:
We are sincerely sorry and saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
We remember with fondness, some thirty six years ago, Elder Nichols coming into our lives. The countless lessons and messages of love, hope, peace, eternal life, forgiveness, and teachings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. He was a great missionary with a wonderful spirit about him. He taught with love and compassion, and he knew how to have fun too. :)
Thank you for sharing his life with our family, and for keeping in touch with Mom and Dad.
May you continually feel of his love, and know he is watching over you all.
August 29, 2013
Dear Lauretta, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that peace and comfort will come to you over time. You and Jack have raised a wonderful family and I admire you so much for your complete faithfulness. Your good example of living a truly Christ like life will always inspire me. Love you, Ann Jackson
Linda and Scott Davis
August 25, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, Loretta! Our thoughts and prayers are with you that you will feel the comfort of the atonement at this difficult time.
Debbie Snow
August 25, 2013
Lauretta and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.. May the days ahead bring peace and comfort and may the wonderful memories shared through the years warm your heart!
Sending love your way,
Debbie Snow
Debbie Snow
August 25, 2013
Lauretta and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the days ahead bring peace and comfort to you and may happy memories warm your heart!
Sending love your way,
Debbie Snow
Tiffany Smith
August 25, 2013
Dear Nichols family,
I just heard today of Jack's passing, I am sorry that I missed his funeral and the chance to see you all. Jack was such a wonderful neighbor and I think of you often. Sending prayers your way for peace & comfort at this
time. Love,
August 24, 2013
Suzanne Nichols
August 23, 2013
Wishing you blessings of sweet memories and hopeful tomorrows.
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Shari Larsen Gibbons
August 23, 2013
I knew Jack in High School and had the privilege of working with him at Heaps-a-Burger. He was always fun to be around. So sorry to hear of his passing. Sending love to all his family, including Leigh and David.
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This morning Jewel was going through some news papers that have been piling up through the week and found Jacks Obituary. She called me at work to give me the sad new. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have good memories of my last area of my mission with Jack as my companion. We will be out of town this afternoon until Saturday night. I'm so sorry we will not be able to come to the viewing or funeral. Our prayers are with you. May the Lord send down his Holy Angels to give you strength through this most difficult time in your life.
Love, Stan and Jewel Martin
Sue Land
August 23, 2013
Dear Nichols Family -
Although I didn't have the honor of knowing Jack, I was fortunate to learn alot about him through my friendship with Wendy and especially from her girls. I know how much they enjoyed spending time with him and, from their own comments, how much they truly loved him. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Sue Land
August 23, 2013
Although I didn't have the privilge of knowing Jack, I learned alot about him through my friendship with Wendy. I know how much the children enjoyed visiting with him and from their own comments, how much they loved him. I know his passing is a great loss to your entire family. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Pierce
August 23, 2013
Dear Laretta and Nicoles Family, I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Jack and the times we spent together while he was friends with my brother Garth as teenagers. I enjoyed the friendship with David while we were in college at the U. I also appreciated getting to know you Laretta while working together at the UofU PACU.
May God bless you and your family and the other Nichols family members.
Sincerely,
Jan
Patricia Sanchez
August 23, 2013
I would like to express my condolences to the Nichols family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
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August 22, 2013
My sincerest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Pattison
Kim Losee
August 22, 2013
Aunt Retta, I so sorry for you and the family. I wish I could be there for you.
August 22, 2013
Dear Nichols Family,
Our sincere condolences. I am so glad I knew Jack and enjoyed our association. Our hearts and prayers to all your family.
Sincerely,
Matt and Jill White Family
Rebecca Ntshalintshali
August 22, 2013
Lauretta,
I am sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you at this time.
Stacy
August 22, 2013
Lauretta, you know my heart hurts for you and the kids. I love you.
August 22, 2013
Lauretta,
We were so sad to hear about Jack. He did so much to help my boys with soccer through the first few years that they played. We enjoyed the friendship with your family during those fun years. Our prayers are with you.
Karen T, Daniel H., Andrew H, Amelia H.
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