On May 4, 2020, Cynthia Annette Egle Nicholson, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away due to complications relating to cancer at the age of 73. Cindy’s cancer diagnosis came only a month earlier; her sudden passing was a heartbreaking shock to family and friends alike.
Cindy was born June 24, 1946, to Virgil and Grace Mae (Rasmussen) Egle in North Platte, Nebraska. Coincidentally, she was born the same day as her mother, a lifelong gift to both.
Growing up, Cindy was highly involved within the North Platte community and was an outstanding toe dancer. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1964. Cindy enjoyed her high school days and always spoke of the Bulldog pep rallies and migrations for high school football. Cindy’s school spirit continued to grow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she graduated in 1968. She was a member of the Nebraska "tassels" (the equivalent of a modern-day cheerleading/spirt squad) and became a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker.
After graduating from college, Cindy moved to Colorado to begin her career as an educator. Cindy devoted over 30 years of her life to Jefferson County Public Schools in the Denver Metro Area. During this time Cindy also completed her Master’s degree at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
On June 29, 1985, at the First Christian Church in North Platte, Cindy married Greg Johns Nicholson of Iowa. She later gave birth to their only child, Thomas, in 1988.
At the time of her death, Thomas stated, "My mother knew my fears, my joys, my aspirations…but perhaps, most important of all, she knew how to make me smile." I will cherish every memory in my mind, my soul, and my heart. She was my best friend, and the greatest mother a son could ever have.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020, at the First Christian Church in North Platte, Nebraska. Face coverings are required in the church. Inurnment will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.