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Leland Nichols Obituary

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Leland Curtis Nichols was born June 14, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on October 19, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 71. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and St. Mary's University in San Antonio. He and Katharine Louise Gruen married on August 29, 1964. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military he taught Mathematics at South San West Campus High School for 28 years. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Ann Pool, his sons and daughter-in-law Leland, Curtis, and Shana Nichols, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

As an Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army he served three years in Germany and two years in Vietnam, in addition to assignments in Oklahoma and Texas. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and five other medals for his service in Vietnam. He received many commendations and awards for his service at West Campus and for the school district, all of which were very meaningful to him as teaching and helping his students was very important to him.
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Visitation will begin on Monday, October 28, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil at 7:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with US Army Honors.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 27, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr.Nichols. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Prayers for Mr. Nichols and his loved ones.
Love, Leal & Eric Franke

November 16, 2013

One of my memorable math instructors from my days at West Campus. Use your lessons everyday. RIP Mr Nichols!

Jerome

November 2, 2013

My condolences to the family of Leland Nichols. As a fellow math teacher just down the hall from Leland, we shared many a good time together; some enjoyable, some stressful but always in a common knowledge of our responsibilities to our students and each other. I met Leland on his first day of teaching and we taught together until the day I retired in 1990. It was a good trip Leland. You will live in my memory as long as I live. Gordon Broyles

October 31, 2013

My prayers and condolences to the Nichols Family. Mr. Nichols was a great math teacher who taught with a sense of humor and made learning fun! He will be missed. Rest in peace, Mr. Nichols.

Katherine Knight

October 31, 2013

Mr. Nichols ... a math teacher and colleague who really loved students, loved math, and enjoyed sharing his wisdom and expertise with colleagues. May he enjoy the Lord's eternal rewards and peace in Heaven. He will be missed by so many.

Steven Gonzales

October 31, 2013

As a former student of Mr. Nichols and fellow military veteran, I thought I'd reach out to Mr. Nichols' family to see if they would like for me to coordinate with their State Senator, Leticia Van de Putte, to have a Senate Resolution honoring the life and military service of Mr. Nichols introduced during the 2015 legislative session.

It would be my honor to do so if that is the desire of the Nichols family.

Sen. Van de Putte is the Chair of the Texas Senate's Veteran Affairs and Military Installations Committee. She is a big supporter of veterans and introduced a resolution during the 2013 legislative session that I drafted for her to honor a friend and former neighbor of mine who lived in her Senate district.

If interested, please contact me at [email protected].

Respectfully,

Steve Nichols

Steve Nichols

October 30, 2013

Having a lasting, positive influence on the lives of others, especially our youth, is one of the better definitions of success. We are grateful for the life Leland lived in service to his faith, his family, his country, his friends, and the many students he encouraged through his kindness and his vision.

Diana and John Schliesing

October 30, 2013

Many prayers and thoughts to the family...Enjoyed having him for a Math teacher at South San West Campus. I always asked to many questions while in his math class he always remembered me many years later-remember that time like it was yesterday...Condolences to all the family

Lisa Traven Luepke

October 30, 2013

Mr. Nichols was my geometry teacher. What a patient man! I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Vanessa Trevino-Bruyette

October 30, 2013

Rest in Peace and may God bless your family and friends. You will be missed by everyone. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joy.

Angela Larson

October 29, 2013

Mr. Nichols was my 10th grade Geometry teacher at West Campus. May God be with your family during this time of mourning.

Jonetta Grant

October 28, 2013

I taught with Mr. Nichols (actually right next door) for my first three years of teaching. He was a great man, very patient, and clearly loved his job. RIP, may you rest at the feet of Jesus

Carla Stoltman

October 28, 2013

Mr. Nichols was my teacher at West Campus HS. I know that I am successful at my career because he took the time to not only teach us but to guide us in the right direction. Thank you for everything. You would be so proud of the Class of 81' and how we turned out.

Jennifer McMurray-Rosas

October 28, 2013

You are in a beautiful place right now. God bless you always.

Francine Croom

October 28, 2013

I am one of many students Leland Nichols taught at West Campus High School. He was an awesome teacher with lots of patience and dedication. Mr. Nichols was a wonderful person. It is with great sorrow that heard about his passing. May God be with his family as they say their final goodbye to him. May they celebrate his life and rejoice in the fact that they will all be reunited with him in the future. RIP Mr. Nichols.

Steve Nichols

October 27, 2013

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

JoAnn R

October 27, 2013

Dear Mrs. Nichols and family, Mr. Nichols was my Algebra teacher at West Campus back in '80/'81 and I worked with him on Student Council. He was one of my very favorite and most memorable teachers! He was a kind man and I'm sorry to hear of his passing! May he be eternally at peace. In fond remembrance - Pam (Jaros) Reinhard

Pam Reinhard

October 27, 2013

r.I.p mr nichols, you were a great teacher, you will be missed

saiarun larson

October 27, 2013

Mr. Nichols you were an awesome teacher at West Campus. Heaven gained another angel. May you rest in peace.

Monica G

October 27, 2013

You will be missed. I often used our talks to keep me going. God bless and keep you.

Barbara G Ford

October 27, 2013

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