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Richard Nyholm Obituary
April 21, 2011
Richard "Dick" E. Nyholm, 83, of Centralia, passed away April 21, 2011, at Centralia Providence Hospital after succumbing to his battle with Leukemia. He will be remembered as a loving father by his family, and missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Dick made Centralia his home in 1954, starting his business, Nyholm's TV and Appliance, Inc., that will be carried on by his son, Richard W. Nyholm.
He was always reaching out to his church, community organizations, local charities and friends that needed a helping hand. He was very active in the Masonic Order for Centralia Lodge 63, Afifi Shrine, the Eastern Star, Eagles, Elks and Moose Lodges.
Dick is survived by his brother, Robert Shaver; ten children, Richard Nyholm, Lynda Parkison, Robert Nyholm, Ron Nyholm, Randy Nyholm, Debby Nyholm, Julia Deanne Clevinger, Russell Nyholm, Laura Greene and Tammy Nyholm; nephew, Andy Depew; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Inar and Laura Nyholm; and his sister, Gloria Frasier.
A public service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Centralia Masonic Lodge 63, 218 N. Pearl St., Centralia, WA. Refreshments will follow the service, provided by the Eastern Star.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital or Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Werner may
April 30, 2011
Dick Nyholm has been a backdoor leader in this community for so long this will leave a great void to many. I always looked forward to his visits with my Dad and his words of faith and wisdom. He will be truly missed by his and my family. Just a down to earth guy with a huge heart.
Amy Duffy
April 29, 2011
Since coming to town, 1978 - I have always had a warm smile and help when I asked Mr Nyholm. We have had talks about people, life, but most of all we talked about how GOD loved every one-as his Child. Thanks for our last talk just some days ago, he is now held in GOD's Arms of LOVE.
Peggy Sigafoos-Giovengo
April 29, 2011
Dick Nyholm was a great man. He was a friend of my family's for many, many years. We have some nice pictures of him with a big smile at lots of our family functions. Awesome man!
charlene carver
April 29, 2011
to deb and family my thoughts are with you. we used to go to dick's house me and my son and friend and swim in his pool. oh those were the good old day's. he wouuld sit by the pool and watch us have fun in his pool then we would have a few ta tee and spend the night. he will be missed. charlene
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Brian Morgan
April 29, 2011
I am thankful for the time I knew Dick these past ten or so years. He was a wonderful mentor to the Masons who knew him, in and around Centralia, as well as beyond. He gave selflessly of himself to be the best Mason and Brother he could be. Thanks, Dick, for your leadership, wisdom and knowledge. We will meet again in realms beyond the skies. Until then, dear friend and Brother, until then, farewell.
Cindy Bradshaw (Seiler)
April 28, 2011
Mr. Nyholm was a very dear man that I had the pleasure of waiting on when I was in college and worked at First American State Bank. He always had a smile and a kind word. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
David Roewe
April 28, 2011
What a guy. Centralia was a better place because he was around. My thoughts and prayers go out all the family.
William hill
April 28, 2011
You and your family started me and my family 1958 to welcome us to Washington State, thank you and god bless you;
William Hill Jr
Kaylee
April 27, 2011
Love you, we all do
Tabatha (May) Fenton
April 27, 2011
My heart is sad for the loss of a wonderful, and kind man. I have known Mr. Nyholm since I was a little girl and he would come over to see my Grandpa. And whenever I had the chance as an adult I would go into the store to see him and get that great big hug, he always had a huge smile on his face, I will miss those hugs and smile. When my Grandfather passed away Dick was there for myself and my family. He is an angel waiting to get his wings and I will miss him so. We love you Dick
April 27, 2011
We are so very sorry to read of Dick's passing. We met Dick, Bob and Rich back in the 70's doing business at Nyholms...what a great guy and friend Dick was. He helped Pete get eye (3 times) surgery and it cost us nothing. He was always full of smiles when I'd walk in the door...we loved him..God Bless all of the family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He will be missed. Pete and Verna Gilbert, Rainier, Oregon
Curtis Kelley
April 27, 2011
Dick was a great guy. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him. He will be sadly missed.
s g
April 27, 2011
I only knew Mr Nyholm through his business where I always found him most helpful in my selecting appliances. He was a gentleman salesperson, I also liked that he still 'typed" his billings. Sorry for your loss, glad to have crossed paths with him. sg
George & Mari Hewlett
April 26, 2011
Sorry for the loss of another "good" man...the world is a colder place
without him. I'm glad we were able to have a good visit with him when Cousin Carol Brain was here last fall.
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