Donald Nicholson, 98, departed this life August 21, 2023 at Azria Health in Sutherland, Nebraska. Don was born February 8, 1925 to Amelia (Alma) and Arthur Nicholson, the oldest of 5 children.
Don only had an 8th grade education and served in World War II as a USMC military cook. He married Pauline French on June 26, 1948. To this union 3 boys were born: Danny Leroy, Rocky Lee and Monte Dale. Don was a jack of all trades; from carpenter, plumber, barber and baker. He canned tomatoes, made bread pudding and a mean custard pie! His music and old movies were very important to him.
Earlier in Don’s life he had a band with his sons and later played for nursing homes. Some of the instruments he played were: guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and keyboard. Don also worked as a linotype operator at the Telegraph for several years. He started a grocery store business for his brother. Don and Pauline operated a Snow-White in Arnold and later a café in Tryon. Then he was Sheriff for McPherson County for 20 years and pumped septic tanks after retiring.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, wife and a son.
Those left to cherish his memory are his 2 sons, Danny and Rocky; daughters-in-law; and a crew of grandkids and great-grandkids.
As Don always said “I’ll Be Seeing U!”
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Book signing will be from 9 – 4:30, Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.
The service will be livestreamed via www.adamsswanson.com. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.