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David Nicponski Obituary
1955 - 2020
David Loe Nicponski passed away peacefully surrounded by his family August 19, 2020, in Murray, Utah, at 64. He was born to Henry Nicponski and Mariel Rose on December 20, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. One of Dave's biggest mentors, Uncle Bernie, inspired Dave to attend college. He graduated Snow College in 1976 and Westminster in 1980 with a Bachelors in Economic and History. During this time, he was a member of the Salt Lake City Police Department. Upon graduating, he earned a job at Hercules/ATK where he worked in public relations until he retired in 2006.
During his life he had a highly successful business, David Nicponski & Assoc. where he worked with various organizations as a lobbyist and worked on multiple local/national campaigns. Additionally, he served on the Murray City Council for two terms. David was a man that loved traveling with family, especially cruises, and was an avid gun/coin collector. Most of all he loved his family. Geri was the love of his life.
Dave was survived by wife Geri. daughters Amie Jo (Josh), Erica (Garett), Samantha (Scot), and Elizabeth, grandchildren Jaydn, Carson, Lyncoln, and Jaxon, mother Mariel, stepmother Vivian, brothers Steven (Nan), Kerry, Jon and sister Becky (Scott). Preceded in death by father Henry Nicponski and uncle Bernie Rose.
A viewing will be held on Monday, August 24, 2020 from 6-8pm at Larkin Sunset Garden, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy Utah. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Tuesday morning at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Please share a favorite memory of Dave for his family at larkincares.com.
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Susan Nibley
October 11, 2023
I worked with Dave at Wolfes Sporting Goods. Worked in the Ski Dept.
I quit Wolfes and went to work at Hercules in 1979, and later noticed he worked out there to.
I'm so sorry oo your loss.
I was just thinking about Dave and saw that he had passed a few years ago.
Michael Waddoups
August 30, 2023
Geri. I am embarrassed that I just now heard of Dave´s passing. Being out of the political arena I´ve been out of touch.
I just felt I wanted to call and invite him to lunch.
I´m sorry I am so late. Best wishes.
Jeannie Ellison
December 1, 2021
I am so sorry I am just learning of this. I was told by another lobbyist when I ask about Dave. I thought the world of him and Geri As his CPA and as his friend. I´m heartbroken. I can´t believe I´m finding this out a year and a half after the fact. My dearest condolences to the family.
Donald B. Bell
August 24, 2020
Dear Nicponski Family,
I knew Dave from his SLCPD days and after. He was a very professional officer, better still, he was a genuine good guy. After I retired in 2004 I would still run into Dave at various "breakfast" spots and he always would take time to catch up. I offer sincere condolences upon hearing of his death.
Sherrie and Ron Larsen
August 24, 2020
Dear Geri and Girls, Ron and I are saddened to hear of Daves passing. We have fond memories as neighbors in Bennion, and then connecting again in the same ward house in Murray. I will always remember Daves infectious laugh and great smile. He always had a kind word to say about you and your daughters. How blessed we are to have known him. Sending you prayers of comfort during this difficult time.
Tom Dolan
August 24, 2020
Geri, Dave was a great guy and a wonderful friend. We’ll all miss him our laughs at lunch with the guys. He always spoke of his love and joys with his family. Luv that guy.
Gene Baierschmidt
August 24, 2020
Dave was a colleague and a friend. Always had something interesting to say. Very smart guy. He fought the good fight right to the end. My condolences to Geri and his children. Rest in peace, my friend.
Larry Hardwick
August 24, 2020
Geri and family. Sorry for your loss. I worked on the pd with Dave and he was my councilman in Murray. We always joked about his close race, and how it was my wife's and my vote that got him in office. I found Dave to be a man of great integrity and humor. Again sorry for your lost
John Hiskey
August 23, 2020
Geri & Daughters - Lynnette and I were so sorry to learn of Dave's passing and extend our sincere condolences. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Dave on various assignments for well over 30 years. He was an associate that had a passion for his work and the ability, despite his many challenges, to uplift others. Over the past two years Dave and I worked closely together and it allowed me to truly get to know him. He taught me the meaning of true loyalty and friendship. Geri, he always spoke of his love for you and your girls. You were his strength. We pray that the Lord will bless you with His promised peace for those who mourn and with the knowledge that Dave is now in a sphere where he is free from pain.
John & Lynnette Hiskey
Bryan Glaus
August 23, 2020
Peace be unto Dave and His family
Brent Long
August 23, 2020
Rest Peacefully my friend & Brother in blue !!!
May your family. & friends be at peace, knowing your life mattered !!
ChuckOliver Murray,Utah
August 23, 2020
Nicponski family I hired on the Salt Lake City PD the same time as Dave lots of fun memories working with Dave as rookie officers. Enjoyed running into him over the years and catching up. Dave was a good man. Use to get a kick seeing him in the Murray 4th of July parade. I would always yell at him and get a wave and big smile. My condolence to your family and sorry for your loss.
Lisa Nicponski
August 22, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing and I know Chase it too. I have some very fond memories of Dave, Geri and the girl's. I know he gave it a good fight and miss be sorely missed. Rest in peace David. Sending lots of love to all of you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Jensen
August 22, 2020
Dave was a great guy. Spent a lot time together from elementary school to Skyline high. Played football and baseball together. Life is too short, we’ll miss you.
Michelle (Beal) Wright
August 22, 2020
Geri
So sorry to hear about your husband. Sending prayers and love wri you and your family at this time.
Jim Strout
August 22, 2020
Dave was a wonderful friend, superb athlete and all around fun guy. I met him in jr. high and we were great friends all through high school and remained friends through our working lives. He will be missed by all who knew him. He touched may peoples lives.
Becky Bruggeman
August 22, 2020
I really admired Dave. I had a Spanish class with Him in junior high. He was so much fun! He could manipulate our Spanish teacher, Miss Margetts, into talking about herself so we didn’t have to have homework. He was one of the “cool” guys but he was kind and generous to all, especially those who had to struggle. What a great sense of humor - and smart! He’s someone I wish I knew better. A fine man - I hope his family finds peace in his passing. I only knew Dave and Steve of the Nicponski clan, and I’m lucky to know them.
Mike vincent
August 21, 2020
Great guy
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