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1934

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2018

DAVID NICHOLSON Obituary

David C. Nicholson Left us on March 9th, 2018. Born November 14th, 1934 in Tacoma; graduated from UPS with a BS Chemistry degree. His career began in Centralia at Weyerhaeuser Forestry Research Center. He retired in 1992 as Environmental Manager in Federal Way after a 33-year career with the company. He is survived by wife of 61 years, Carol, son Scott and daughter-in-law Claudia, son Keith and daughter-in-law Cheryl Lynn, daughter Barbara, twelve grandchildren, four great-grandsons, and sister Carolyn Coe. Preceded in death by son Dean and daughter-in-law Cheryl. Dave had many interests: gardening, photography, and traveling. He was a Master Gardener, and member of the Daffodillians and Theta Chi Fraternity. A celebration of life will be held on March 24th at 11 am at the Tacoma Elks Lodge located at 2013 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98405. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to cancer research.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 18, 2018.

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James Odendahl

March 7, 2022

Dave was one of the first Weyerhaeuser employees from Tacoma that I met. He was a good friend and mentor. He is missed a lot. Prayers, Jim

Jim Odendahl

March 11, 2021

Dave was one of the first persons from Tacoma that I met after joining Weyerhaeuser in 1991. He was always a good friend and mentor. We worked together for many years and he really helped me a lot. He is missed.
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Jim Odendahl

March 24, 2018

Carol and Family,

So sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was the first Corp. person I met when I started with Weyerhaeuser and enjoyed his help and mentoring over the next 12 os so years! He will be missed. Prayers and Best to all.
Jim Odendahl

Darice Gamache

March 15, 2018

Dave "Nick" and Carol were always welcoming to me and my children into their home Great food and company at every gathering.

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