Leslie Howard "Les" Nichols
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 4D Death Notice - May 5, 2019
Leslie Howard Nichols, 83, died May 2, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center. Services will be at a later date. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Carol; and one daughter, Paula Nichols. Memorial contributions to HopeWest, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506, or Canyon View Vineyard Church, 736 24½ Road, Grand Junction 81505..
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - June 9, 2019
Leslie Howard Nichols March 2, 1936 - May 2, 2019 Les went peacefully into the presence of his Lord on May 2, 2019, following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Ward, Colorado on March 2, 1936, to Clifford and Jewel Nichols. Several family members were with him at the time of his death. Until his retirement, Les worked long hours driving a truck to provide for his family but always had time and energy for serving others. Over the years, Les drove Sunday School buses, did landscaping, and helped pack meals for children at the churches he attended. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with friends and family during his leisure time. Les also served in the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents and only son, Leslie Dean Nichols. Les is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Paula; sister, Jean Neary; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Les was a man thankful not only for his family but also for friends, his pastor, and medical staff that cared for and encouraged him during his long-term illness. A special thanks to Dr. Joanne Virgilio, her staff, and those who cared for him at Community Hospital and HopeWest. His family would also like to express their thanks for the caregivers at the VA Community Living Center, who assisted him during his last weeks of life. A military honor service will be held on Friday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO. A second service, remembering Les and his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ lived out in a life of service and humility will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Canyon View Vineyard Church at 736 24 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to HopeWest or Canyon View Vineyard Church.
