Brian F. Nicholson

NICHOLSON, Brian F.
Age 40, left behind a legacy of love, giving and inspiration to not only his family, but a myriad of friends, co-workers and neighbors, when we he left us on Sunday, January 8, 2006. He will be remembered for his love of family, friends and his caring for all who came into his sphere. He was recognized for his volunteer work, his generosity, his tolerance and his commitment to his family, his responsibilities and to his role in life as a leader.

He will be greatly missed by so many, but most of all by his two children Becca and Zach, his loving wife for many years, Lisa, of Folsom, his loving parents, Frank and Vi Nicholson of Granite Bay and his brother Skip Parker and Skips wife Regina of Brentwood, and their sons Jeremy, Joshua and Joel. Brians brother Scott Parker and his wife Jan and their daughter Kira from Sarasota, FL, his sister Darcy Wharton and her husband Robert and their three girls, Jessica, Sarah and Emily, from Rocklin, CA. will all find life tougher without "Uncle Brian." His brother Ken Nicholson, wife Melissa and children Alex and Jenny, of San Ramon, CA will greatly miss Brians love, humor and support as will his brother Jeff from Colorado, and Jeff's children Krystal, Suzie, Kayla and Jeffrey.

Brian was a loving, funny, generous member of his family whose death leaves a black hole in all our hearts. His presence and loving ways made life a better place for us all. Brian was a dedicated California Highway Patrol Sergeant Officer with 17 years of service and was recognized as a leader, a brilliant investigator and as a good friend a counselor to anyone in need. He was also highly respected for his work as a camp director at Riverway Ranch Camp in Sanger, CA, where he touched many lives, providing a nurturing and open environment for so many young people and for the camp staff and owners. All those who had an opportunity to know him will cherish the memory of Brian, or Augie, as he was known at camp. Clearly, God needed another angel to help organize, run and inspire Camp Heaven, and so he was taken from us much sooner than we can understand, or deal with. We cant imagine life without him.

Services for Brian will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 11:00 AM, at Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Avenue Pkwy, in Folsom. The family requests that instead of flowers those that want to "do something" can send a donation to the Brian "Augie" Nicholson fund, c/o-Central Valley Community Bank, 600 Pollasky, Clovis, CA 93612, This fund will provide scholarships to the Riverway Ranch camp for children who would otherwise not be able to attend a summer camp. Brian believed that time at summer camp was often a key to helping young people find out who they are and to allow them to set their life in a positive direction.