Donald Wilson Nicholson

Donald Wilson Nicholson

Donald Nicholson Obituary

Visit the Pierson’s Funeral Service website to view the full obituary.

Don passed away peacefully at the Bethany Riverview, Calgary, at the age of 68. A special thank you to the staff of the Prairie Sky Neighborhood for their patience, care and kindness. Don was predeceased by his parents Bob and Helen Nicholson. Don is survived by his sons Chris (Crystal) White City, SK; Brad (Ashley) Calgary; grandchildren Layne, Emmett, Mackenzie and Beckham, and sister Joan Barton-Blasetti (Guy). Friends and family so wishing may make donations in memoriam to the Bethany Care Foundation, 100, 2915 - 26 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2W9. The family will gather for a celebration of life at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Pierson’s Funeral Service

4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0T1

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