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David A. Nichols

Blaine, Washington

1940 - 2024

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David A Nichols May 1, 1940 - January 12, 2024 Blaine, Washington - David A. Nichols, retired Whatcom County Superior Court judge, passed away on Friday January 12th, 2024 at the age of 83 from advanced ALS. An east-coaster by birth, he had the amazing good fortune to meet his wife Dot of...

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One of the finest men I ever knew.

Thinking of you on this anniversary of David's passing. I'm hoping memories bring you peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dave was always the consummate member of the back row of the choir at CLC Ferndale. Made rehearsals fun!!!

Sorry to hear the passing of Judge Nichols. Speaking on behalf of my Mother Marlene Piccolo she worked with him in the courtroom for many years. She always spoke highly of Judge Nichols and how he was respected in the courtroom. May God bless you Nichols family during this time of sorrow.

Dave was one of a kind and he will be greatly missed! Love and prayers to his family!

As a court reporter for The Bellingham Herald, I often interacted with Judge Nichols before and after hearings and trials, and occasionally by phone. I found him to be straightforward, courteous and highly intelligent. After I left the paper and he left the courtroom, it was always a pleasure to bump into him, usually at art events.

Our Condolences to the Nichols Family! May THE LORD BE WITH YOU, and GIVE YOU PEACE!! Judge Nichols, and my Dad, Abe Reimer had a bond! Judge Nichols would jump his POLO Horses, on my Dads property, and have a great time doing this! When my Dad, passed away, in Aug 1989, Judge Nichols with his Daughter, came to our house, on their POLO HORSES, to be with us, and, Judge Nichols, rescheduled all his Court Cases, for the day of my Dads Funeral, so he could attend, and came into the room at our...

Dear Dot, Brett & Nicole, and family, So sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. . It was a joy meeting Dave and family during our neighborhood walks at the lake years ago. Dave told such fun and interesting stories of the extraordinary life he and Dot shared. Love and Peace to your family. Margie Hovde