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Frederick Nichols Obituary
(1949-2013)
Fred was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1949. He was a loving brother, father and grandfather. He passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Lake Havasu, Arizona.
Fred has been a resident of Bullhead City since 2006, and is survived by his Sister Deborah Guise of Bullhead City, sons Ernest Nichols and Frederick Jr., daughters Angela Cardwell and Alison Maniss, five grandsons, one granddaughter, one niece and one nephew, all of California.
Fred was a Viet-Nam war vet serving onboard the USS Constellation CVS-64 and USS Ticonderoga CVA 14, both of which were also used as the recovery ships for Apollo 16, 17, and the first Sky Lab mission.
Fred enjoyed barbecuing and cooking for anyone that was hungry. He also just discovered a love of art and was an Art major at MCC. Special shout out to his instructors, Heidi, Terri and Debbie for his improvements in the world of Art.
Mass will be held at St. Anne's Church, 378 N. F Street, Porterville, CA 93257, at 11am on Friday, May 31, 2013. A Military Salute and reception will be held immediately after mass at Porterville Veteran's Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave, Porterville, CA 93257.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Nichols
Caleigh & Chris Fasce
May 30, 2013
Fred you were always there for me and chris and though we could not make it to the river with you we will one day. We love you and your warm and loving soul! Live on!
May 30, 2013
Rest in Peace Fred , your smile and creative energy will be missed around the Ceramics and Art Dept. Peace Always,God Bless You, Deborah Block
helen schneider
May 27, 2013
Rip fred U were a very nice man that helped so many people & I will never forget when you guys brightened up my hospital room it was so pretty & thoughtful. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing you!
May 26, 2013
Rest in Peace Fred
Wendy Jo McDowell
May 26, 2013
I did not know Mr. Nichols...But I was so very Blessed to meet His family back in 1982..I have now become Life Long friends with Ester,Angela,Earest and Ali...I wished I had gotten the chance to meet Mr.Nichols..He must have been a GREAT MAN to have such an Amazing Loving Family!! They will Forever be my Ca.Family, That I Will Always Love <3 In The Hands Of Jesus, RIP Mr.Frederick Nichols Sr.
Jesse Valdez
May 26, 2013
You were good man Fred you had I big heart showed lots of love for everyone.you will be missed.
Teresa Nichols
May 25, 2013
Your spirit will live on long after the candle burns out.
Fred and Teresa
Teresa Nichols
May 25, 2013
Fred and Family
Teresa Nichols
May 25, 2013
May 25, 2013
Teresa Nichols
May 25, 2013
I love you fred. You were and amazing individual whos spirit will live on forever. You touched so many lives. You are truely missed. Cant wait to see you on the other side. Be waiting for me.
Kimberly Poyner
May 25, 2013
You will be Greatly missed Fred. I never got a chance to say thank you for all the many things you help me with, my thoughts and prayer's are with the family
May 25, 2013
Such a kind hearted soul. Would help anyone that needed him. Gonna miss you Fred!
Ali Maniss
May 25, 2013
Love you Dad xoxo
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