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William Allen Nichols, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. He was born October 1, 1926 in Lambeth, Ontario, the son of Milfred and Nora (Marsh) Nichols. On November 4, 1944, he married the former Mary Gerow in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She preceded him in death in 1989. He proudly served in the Canadian Navy. In 1955, the family moved from Canada to Belding, where Bill was employed at Stainless Steel. They later moved to Lakeview, during which time he worked at Morbark in Winn. He was a talented, hardworking man who could design and build anything. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed, especially by his children, Carroll (Jim) Wood of Cedar Springs, David (Ilene) Nichols of Athens, AL, Susan (Pat) Riley of Allegan, and Bill (Deb) Nichols of Manistee; ten grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife, Mary, he was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Patrick Riley, Jr. and Raymond Nichols; his sister, Lena Oliver; and two brothers, Robert and Morley Nichols. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from 1:30 to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Rev. Michael Biedenbender will serve as officiant, and burial will follow in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Memorial contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church (12775 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307).
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