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Dawn Bennett McCoy
August 21, 2014
Dear Nicholson family:
I was sorry to learn of Dean's passing from my sister Tracy Royer. What I remember most about Dean was his wit and savior faire, and of course his ready smile. Our paths crossed only briefly at Pattonville High and Fee Fee. I send healing thoughts your way.
Mike McCormick
July 22, 2014
I just learned today of Dean's passing and am in total shock. One of the highlights of our regional manager meeting at Life Uniform was the interaction with the staff at the home office. Dean was always one I sought out to share stories and get caught up.
My last visit to St Louis, while on vacation, was to stop by and say 'hi" to Dean. We spent an hour looking at some of his art!
I am grateful for the opportunity to have known Dean. He will be missed. I am so sorry.
Susan Ward
July 18, 2014
Dear Nicholson Family -
I hold you closely in my prayers and thoughts and hope for God's peace to each of you.
Susan (Henley) Ward
Donna Bennett
July 12, 2014
Dear Nicholson family,
I am so saddened by the news of Dean's passing. I have many happy memories of Dean and your family as yours was my second family for many years. Please know that I think of you often and have you in my prayers.
Katie and Lisa (Life Uniform)
July 11, 2014
Dear Nicholson Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. He was a great mentor and boss. He was always eager to teach life lessons and offer advice. We really appreciated him as a boss and feel that he gave us the opportunity to succeed in our first accounting jobs. We were able to learn from the best and find ourselves applying his lessons every day. He was a great man and will be missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 11, 2014
Debbie,
I will be by to see you. We have been out of town and just heard about Dean today. It makes me sad that I will no longer see him at the pool. I know you are a woman of great faith. God will show you a way through this difficult time. He is testing you. I know you will pass with flying colors.
Karla Reichelt
July 9, 2014
Dear Nicholson Family
We just found out about the passing of Dean. We have always loved and respected your family as long as we have known you at Fee Fee. Dean had a great outgoing personality as a child on up through his teen years and was always kind and respectful to everyone in our family. Though we have not seen Dean for several years it is obvious that he remained thoughtful and respectful as we read through the condolences. We pray that Jesus gives everyone in your family the peace that passes all understanding. We love you all very much.
Matthew Hart
July 9, 2014
Dear Family of Dean Nicholson,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Dean for a few short years t Life Uniform. What I remember most about dean was his warm smile and jokes. Dean and I would sometimes take a short break from work in the afternoon to smoke a cigar and talk for a few minutes. Things were not always easy at that job, but Dean took such great pride in his work and doing the right thing.
I will never forget Dean and the joy that he brought to my life. He was a wonderful man.
John Rooney
July 9, 2014
Dean's friends and family,
I was saddened to hear of Dean's passing. I worked with Dean last year. He was a great help to me and was always a great pleasure to work with.
Dean also love to show off his latest finds at auctions and had a great deal of knowledge on many different topics. He always seemed happy and dealt with any issues professionally and with a great attitude.
I especially loved going out with Dean on Wednesdays for cigars and just to chat. Dean made an out of town assignment a pleasure and I looked forward to seeing him after a weekend at home.
Dean was one of those people that truly touched all that met him. I was lucky to have had that opportunity.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Adam Chonich
July 8, 2014
Dear Nicholson Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Dean was an incredible person. I had the pleasure of working with him the summer of 2013 and enjoyed every minute of it. His intelligence and wit made the longest work days bearable and his love of art and intellectual conversation made the work dinners more than enjoyable.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
July 8, 2014
Debbie,
I send my sympathies to you and the kids. I have shared this with Sam and Amy and Bill. You and your family are in our thoughts in this very difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Sarah Beaman
Christa Ollinger
July 8, 2014
Dear Debbie, Emily, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time mourning. What a shock. I have fond memories of conversations with Mr. Nicholson during Parent/Teacher conferences. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph & Carole Colich
July 7, 2014
Dear Debbie and Family
We are deeply devastated by the loss of Dean. He meant a great deal to our family. He was a brilliant CPA and had a great love for Art. We are praying for Gods comfort for your entire family during this difficult time
July 7, 2014
Dear Nicholson Family-
I wanted to share my condolences with you and to know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Dean was not just a colleague, but a mentor and friend as well. His brilliant business mind is not one that I will ever forget, as I carry with me every day his teachings. He was a true component of my growth at Life Uniform.
Dean's warm smile and laugh will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace, sitting on his porch in the back yard, with a glass of red wine and cigar, discussing his latest finds at an estate sale. I will always remember his charismatic demeanor, our Friday lunches, and fifteen minute accounting lessons outside on a nice sunny day, knowing that every day I was working and learning from one of the best. He will be greatly missed by all!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Melanie Beckman
Steven & Kathie Jones
July 7, 2014
Kathie and I are sorry for your loss and will embrace you in our prayers.
July 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Dean, and enjoyed his sense of humor. He loved talking about his family, as he looked at the pictures he had in his office. I am shocked, and very saddened. I will keep you all in my prayers. He will be missed. Julie Baskin
July 7, 2014
Debbie, so sorry to hear and was shocked...
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family....
Karen and Ashley
July 7, 2014
Debbie, our hearts go out to you and your family. Condolences, Beth, Mark and Jack Blethroad
July 7, 2014
So Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Chrisman (West)
Michelle Swims
July 7, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
I worked with Dean and the thing I remember most about him was his grin and those funny/goofy jokes he would make. My heart is saddened to hear of his passing.
July 6, 2014
Debbie and family:
I am very sorry to hear your loss. You and the children will be in my prayers.
Amy Ngo, Florissant 63031
Pat Collins
July 6, 2014
Debbie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Words can't express, you and your children will be in my prayers.
Ken Duncan
July 6, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Nicholson family. Dean was a brilliant man. Probably the most brilliant person I have ever known. I was drawn to him for his immense intellect, wit and charisma. He was so unique and special. People loosely throw around the term, "he/she was one of a kind." Dean, was truly, in every sense of the term, one of a kind. He was king in my eyes. He challenged my thinking and opened me up to so many different views on life and business. You should be proud. He was the king of his court.
Melinda Howdeshell
July 6, 2014
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for God's comfort at this difficult time. May you find strength for these days knowing that your family is being lifted up in prayer . May God provide his unconditional love , give you comfort and peace today and in the tough days ahead. You and your family are loved much. With our deepest sympathy. Melinda and Ron Howdeshell
Missy McCoskey
July 5, 2014
Mourning with you in intercessory prayer. My sorrow and sympathy are deep. I am thinking of and praying for each of you, wanting to do something for you, but knowing prayer is the thing you need the most. I am praying for God to send you peace, comfort, strength and blessing in this devastating time.
Love, Missy
Debbie Mead
July 4, 2014
Dear Debbie & family -
There are no words. I'm so very sorry to hear of this. My heart is breaking for you and unfortunately I completely understand. The only comfort right now is to know that he's in a perfect place and in perfect peace. For you - God will see you through - every single day - every single moment. Speaking from experience, I promise that. Know that I'm here for you. I love you, Debbie.
Gail Sinnett
July 4, 2014
We loved his witty humor. My heart goes out to all of his family. Debbie, Gary, Olivia and Emily you are wonderful and very much loved.
Gail and Michael Sinnett
Dwayne & Jacque Till
July 4, 2014
Dear Debbie and all the family,
Our hearts are heavy but God the father is there to comfort and help each one of you. We love you all very much and will keep you in our prayers during this time.
July 3, 2014
Dear Nicholson Family,
Susan, my daughter just sent me a notice that Dean had passed away. I'm am so terribly sorry for your loss. There is nothing harder than losing one of your children. Please accept my sympathy. Love and best of God's love to each and every one of you. As great a loss as it is, the scripture tells us that we suffer not as others because of God's love for us. I'll be remembering you in my prayers.
Jean Bauer---Camdenton, MO
Pat and Ron Hofmeister
July 3, 2014
We humbly add our prayers to the many, many people who are mourning with you over the loss of a very kind and dear person. May Dean rest in heaven for an eternity with the Lord, our God.
Tom Block
July 3, 2014
To Debbie, Olivia, Gary, and Emily,
Our hearts are heavy over the loss of Dean. May God comfort you in this time of need and keep you in the palm of his hand. Words cannot express what Dean has meant to our family. He is now resting in the arms of Jesus without pain or suffering.
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