Charles D. Nickell

I was not in the area when Charlie passed away. It was a sad shock to hear that he had. I will always remember Charlie as someone who would always have a great and happy smile on his face and always find something to be positive about in just about any situation. I worked around the same schools that Charlie was working at for years and it was always a good part of any day when he would enter the room for a meeting or to arrange a class schedule or anything that was going on. He left alot of people with alot of happy memories. Charlie will be missed by many. My thoughts are with all of his family.

To Charlie's family,



I could not believe someone so kind, with such a sweet soul and always ready with a joke could be gone from us. I worked under the same program grant with Charlie and enjoyed talking with him at our staff meetings. Charlie you will be missed.

Honoring Those Who Served.

To Charlie's Family and Family of Friends:

I met Charlie when we were on the staff at Eureka Adult School. I watched students flock around him and I knew why. The saying is true: you remember not what the person said as much as how that person affects your feelings. Charlie was totally present, unconditionally caring and oh so much fun! I am grateful for his friendship and the deep connection to the core of life within him that he generously shared. Loving thoughts to all that are missing him.

Can't stop thinking about Charlie. What a guy! Like my daughter Annie, Charlie has never stopped caring about us and always interested if we were happy. Charlie's spirit is felt so strong. When I first signed on to this guest book, I had to do a search. Charlie Nickell came up and Paul Nickell came up, the only ones. As I gazed at the computer a minute, I could feel the two of them having a nice hang together. They both had energy and piles and piles of unconditional love for us and for life itself. I know that I will feel both of their energies around me as long as I walk on this planet, only now it is twice as strong. Maybe we should invent a new name for that king of flowing energy and love. I am going to ponder this for quite awhile and bask in all the wonderful memories of Charlie and his essence, which will forever, fill my soul. To Charlie, you are dearly missed down here! I am looking forward to seeing you again when it is my turn to take the trip! Thank you for giving so much to my life! I love you dearly! Love, your cuz, Yo

Charlie,

It seems just like yesterday thast i walked into your office and your face lit up saying "the tiff how are you?"You told me stories about your past and always spoke of your wife and kids. And told me that i should meet them. I hope one day i do so i can tell them what a great guy you were, and i am positive they already know,you have meant so much to me in these past few years! you have helped me to get over a lot of the problems that i had with myself. You were so gernerous and kind. You always told me to keep my head up high and to look forward and never look back. I have always had a problem with school work but i promise you this i will graduate from highschool for me as well as you, and i will go to george university just as you asked me to. I love you so much and you will be always be in my heart, you were the greatest friend that i ever had. Thank you for that. I love you.

Love, "The Tiff"

Charlie, if it weren't for you, Dennis McCorkle and I would not be married and so very happy together. We have had many wonderful times with you here in Lake County. We will always miss you so much. To Charlie's family, please accept our deep condolences. My family from New England met and socialized with Charlie. My mom, my sister and brother-in-law, my nieces, all send their condolences. He touched their hearts, too.

I was so sad to here that charlie had passed. I will never forget him. He had a way of making you feel better, with a smile and a hug....I will miss you my friend.My heart goes out to his family. Darlene

There is just so much to say about Charlie, I don't even know where to start. I remember going camping with Charlie and a bunch of the family and I spent most of the time with him doing Jim Carrey impressions and just talking with him. Every time I saw him, he would bring up the Jim Carrey impressions and we would laugh. He would always tell me, "Annie, come and talk to me," and he would ask me about my life and how it was going. He was so genuine and caring, it amazed me everytime I talked with him. Later in the conversation he would say "so, tell me, are you happy?" It made me feel so good because I knew he honestly cared about me and my life. He was just such an amazing person and embodied everything that being a good person consisted of. I have a 10-month old baby and I was sitting in the service yesterday thinking of amazing things to say about him. I knew that if I standed up, I probably wouldn't make it through my mini-speach so I held my tongue but at the end of the service, it dawned on me.....Charlie had all the qualities that I want to see my son have as he grows up. If Ricky became even half the man that Charlie was, I would be so proud. The other thing that I realized was that even though Charlie passed away, if he were looking down on us (which I KNOW he was) he would be pleased to see all of the family together the way we all were yesterday. I know that even though it was his passing that made us all come together, he would have loved to watch us all together and all happy. Not only was he a beautiful person but he had beautiful children that I know made him proud. He loved his family and he loved life and everything in it. His contributions to children are something to be admirable of. His life was as beautiful as he was and he was loved by so many. I know we will all miss him so much but he left such a great legacy that we will have forever.



To Charlie: You will always be in our hearts forever and you will always be missed. You are now with you family that has passed on and I KNOW you are happy and looking down on us with those rosey cheaks and a big smile. We love you more than you could ever know.....God Bless You

Annie Cole, Julio Barajas, & Ricky Barajas.

To Charlie's family and friends:

I am deeply saddened to hear that Charlie is gone from this world. He took with him the love of so many people whose lives he touched. I worked with Charlie at KUSD for several years, and loved his great sense of humor and the gentle kindness that shone in his eyes. I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Oh our dear Charlie...You will be so missed!! Throughout life it seems I could always find you...You were always nearby..Arcata,Clearlake,Crescent City...Now heaven...I will see you when I get there.

My dear Gina,I am always as close as an e-mail or phone call if you feel needy in any way...

Sincerely,Arnette Wilson.

Oh my where do you start-

To Justin and Gina, You are in our prayers. Just remember all the wonderful times that your dad gave you. We are here for you at all times.

To Uncle Charlie - You are so so missed! Your wonderful smile and giving heart will be with us forever. You touched so many people. Atleast now you are with mom (Julie) and helping her watch over all of us. Enjoy your new life and someday we will be together again.

We Love you!

Sami Nicci, Andrew

Our thoughts are with you, Justin and with your family. we were so blessed to have Charlie as a friend. Love, DD, Julia and Jay

we miss you, wonderful friend and look forward to reuniting someday.

I met uncle charlie about 10 years ago at one of those family get togethers with Dana . He made me feel like I was part of the family right off the bat . Ever since that day he always had a big hug waiting for me . I will never forget him he was alot of fun and he always brighten my day with jokes and his serious talks , do I remember those.I love you all . You all will be in my prayers.

Charlie was a conserlor at my school, and a very good friend. He helped me through all the hard times I had this year and was always there to just talk. If I was down about something, anything I always knew I could count on Charlie to make me feel better. He helped me so much and a great number of my friends as well. I will never forget his fun-loving spirit and how everyone always told me he looked like Santa Clause. He will be remembered by everyone who was blessed to know him and forgotten by none. WE MISS YOU CHARLIE BUT YOU'RE NEVER VERY FAR AWAY!!!!

Charlie was in my school psychology classes at HSU twenty years ago. I always enjoyed his infectious laugh and in the following years was always pleased to see him at various school psychology functions and have a good chuckle with him. I will miss seeing him. Jan Paulus

Where do I start? Charlie was like my 2nd Dad growing up. His smile would brighten the room, his laugh would giggle his belly. I just wished I could of told him what he meant to me! He will be miss by all!!! Gina and Justin please know that your in my thoughts and prayers and I love you guys. I know one sweet day Charlie I will see that smile again and feel that hug!!!!!

The world is a lonley place now without the shining spirit of Charlie..

We will miss you so much. You were loved by us...Laurie, Kris and Abbey.