Gordon Douglas Nicholls

September 16, 2014

Gordon was born in North Vancouver in 1938 and passed away after a long fought battle with Alzheimer's September 16th 2014.

Gordon left us at the age of 76 after a full life to be with his son Bruce and his pre deceased brothers and sisters.

Gordon will be lovingly remembered by Gloria his wife and best friend of 57 years; Second Mom Dorothy Nicholls Smith (Bill);sons Doug (Wendy),(Colleen), Dennis (Cassie), Blair (Kelly), Randy & Derrell ; his grandchildren Katarina, D-Jay, Shanna , Mandy, Temira , Tessa ; great grandchildren Deigan, Dredyn, Shailyn , Marcus, Jaelyn , Kayla, Charlie , Ryder & Dannie; and his 7 remaining brothers & 3 sisters.

Gordon loved to be out on the boat fishing and enjoyed working on cars of many descriptions helping out any one that needed anything from new brakes to a rebuilt motor. He also enjoyed his hunting trips and family gatherings.

He was always happy to `raise a few` with friends and family.

Gordon was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. May he now be resting in peace .

A donation to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia or Parkinson Society of British Columbia in Gordon`s memory in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

www.alzheimerbc.org , www.parkinson.bc.ca

You are invited to leave a personal messge of condolence for the family.

Messages of Condolence

Derrell and family, we are so sad for your loss our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family Derrell. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Kema, Shea-Lynn and Trevor

- Kema

although i never got to know Gordon,i know how it feels to lose a family member and i hope you all stick together to get past this. my sincere regards

- gerry kosterman

So sorry for the loss of your husband or Dad . Here's hoping that knowing Gordon is hurting anymore gives you all some solice. He was a very brave man, fighting right to the end. Always remember he took a little piece of each of his loved ones ,along with him to heaven . He will be very sadly missed by many .He will always be with all of you, in your hearts, and in your warm memories of him. R.I.P Gordon.

- Adelle mcdonald

Gloria is my youngest sister we were always close so when she married Gordon he also became close.He was very caring toward other people & fam.worked afternoons quite often so did my hus.Our hubbies phoned us every night when they got the chance Gloria & me would sit on the phone talking one night GORD got so mad pulled the phone out of wall .Next day Glor.as we called her had tel'fixed & call waiting installed .That little sister of mine was so smart .We would talk till Gord phoned hang up then continue when he hung up .When my man phoned he would phone her & ask her to hang up so he could talk to his wife.I miss the phone calls almost everyday from the nursing home when Randy & glor. would phone I got to talk to him sometimes he said hi, one time he actually said my name I feel absolutely blessed to have known him & been part of his fam.Love to all stay strong look after your Mom for him

- Eleanor Hemrich Aaserude

There are so many men That God gave us in our life Always calling them home again Only to live in the afterlife Gordon was one of these special men Who treasured all the tight things in his life His house, his home , his precious family Especially Gloria, his beautiful adoring wife He intensively listened to country music Not realizing he was singing along While he worked, conducting his passion and hobby Restoring old cars, back yo when they were strong If you ever needed a friend to lean on Gordon was always ready to lend a helping hand It did not matter what you needed help with He would always re adjust his plans Gordon lived his life to the fullest Making the absolute most of every day So, remember him with happy thoughts Please don't cry, he was just to tired to stay R.I.P Gordon you will be greatly missed

- Adelle McDonald

I was helping a friend with her mom's service when I came across this Obituary. I was saddened to see it was the same Gord Nicholls whose sons' I went to high school with. I was further shocked & very sorry to see Bruce had predeceased him. I remember Bruce very well, always smiling & joking around. His dog Cuda, named after his car. I see he married Colleen, my heart goes out to her. It has been many years since I have seen any of the Nicholls boys & I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. All the boys thought highly of Gord, it was evident when they spoke of him. He was the "car guy" with a players cigarette in his mouth. He was the fisherman, who took his family to Quadra island every summer. I lost my dad in August, I know the sadness & memories that flood your days. Look after your mom, she raised 6 boys, I'm sure it wasn't easy. Rest in peace Mr. Nicholls, raise a glass with Bruce.

- Sheila Hoy

I'm Derrell Nicholls youngest of six son's of Gordon & Gloria Nicholls. I want to thank everyone for their kind words,thoughts and prayer's. I was really surprised when I read the post from Sheila Hoy and all the great memories she shared of the family throughout the years. Sheila if you read this and want to meet up for coffee let me know. nicholls8685@telus.net

- Derrell Nicholls

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