Loren Nicholson

In my years as Mayor of Pismo Beach I have met many fine men and women....But Loren was the very best.

My Uncle Ren- You are truly missed. Your Nephew Alan

Bernice and Loren were my surrogate parents at my wedding to Capt. David Saveker USN Ret. Dec'd 21 years ago. Bernice, a retired professor of art, was kind to me when I was a young professor at Cal Poly. When He brought me down the aisle, he wore his bronze star that he won in combat during WWII. Maurice Wilks, our best man, wore his Distinguished Flying Cross. David also wore his Bronze Star. Now Loren, a kind man and brilliant writer, has joined these heroes.May he rest in peace. Judy...

Loren was the beloved husband of my friend Bernice, a retired Cal Poly professor of art.She was good to me when I was a new professor in the philosophy department. He was kind, loved animals, and a brilliant writer.Bernice and Loren were my surrogate parents at my wedding to Capt. David Saveker, USN Ret. Dec'd. When he brought me down the aisle, he wore the bronze star he won in combat in France during WWII. Our best man, Maurice Wilks, wore the Distinguished Flying Cross. David also wore...

Having spent innumerable hours researching and writing about our local history, I have come to deeply appreciate the skill and enthusiasm Loren had for us all in the legacy of his words. Long after the passions of the time slip into the past, Loren will be read and remembered for his honesty and fidelity. For me, his encouragement, goodness, and kindness will be more than memories as I will continue to hear his words of support as we both venture into the past.

I'm sure he now is a...

I had the privilege of being one of "Mr. Nicholson's" students from 1960-1962. He cared a great deal about teaching the mechanics, the traditions and the ethics of being a good journalist. He also cared deeply about his students. As my faculty advisor he was instrumental in helping me get my first job on completion of studies at Cal Poly. Thank you professor Nicholson. -30-

A friend and mentor. What a full life he lived. His research and writings on local history were accurate and honest -- not to mention superbly crafted. Loren's passing is quite a loss to the local historical community. May he rest in peace.

Thanks for your many, many contributions. SLO is a much better place because of them.

Loren was my Uncle. We spent many Christmas Eve nights together. He was my inspiration to go to college.