Jack Patrick Nichols

Jack Patrick Nichols, a man driven by hard work and a spirit of adventure, embarked on his final journey on August 12, 2024, at the age of 75.

Born in Medford, Oregon, on January 8, 1949 to Jack Wesley and Dorothy Mae Nichols, Jack-known to many as "Pat"-lived a life that embraced the thrill of the unknown. From an early age, he refused to be bound by convention. As a teenager, Pat and a couple of friends decided to hitchhike across the United States, a bold adventure that led them to unexpected opportunities. They eventually secured jobs on a Danish freighter, which carried them to Spain, England, and the Canary Islands. While in the Canary Islands, Pat found himself swept up in the excitement of helping a director film a movie about surfing-a moment that would forever mark his passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons.

In 1983, Pat settled in Reno, Nevada, where he channeled his relentless energy into founding JP Nichols Construction. Over the years, he acquired land and meticulously built homes and apartments, each project a reflection of his commitment to craftsmanship and creating something lasting. Pat took immense pride in the structures he brought to life, and he treated his many tenants over the years with the same care and dedication.

In 1985, Pat married Joan, the love of his life. Their years together were filled with mutual respect and deep connection, though their time was cut short when Joan passed away in 2003, after Pat cared for her through a prolonged battle with cancer. Despite the loss, Pat continued to carry her memory with him, naming one of his apartment buildings in her honor.

Pat's zest for life and unyielding sense of adventure lives on through his sister, Niki Brown, his brother-in-law, Blake Brown, and his two beloved nephews, Andy and Matt Brown. To them, he was more than just a brother and an uncle; he exemplified adventure, resilience, hard work, and a refusal to settle for the ordinary. He was an avid surfer and skateboarder, even into his later adult years.

In his later years, he spent much of his free time caring for his aging mother. The two could often be seen zipping around together in his porsche; perhaps a throwback to when his father Jack, who was a paratrooper in WWII, used to entertain them with flights in single-engine planes across the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Funeral services for Mr. Nichols will be at Noon (12 p.m.) on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sierra Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located at Lemmon Drive & Hwy. 395, exit 74 in Reno, Nevada. The family welcomes those who wish to join them in honoring his memory.