NICHOLSON Theodore
Posted: January 8th, 2013
THEODORE “TED” NICHOLSON, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2013 at the age of 82.
Predeceased by his daughter Karen, and his parents Marion & Harry.
Survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret, his son Cameron (Jennifer), and grandson Kai of Calgary; sister Joy (Robert) Wells of Richmond, BC; nieces Vivian (Terry) & Sandra (David) and their families.
Born in Tisdale, SK in 1930, Ted attended grade-school in Chilliwack, BC & graduated the masters program at UBC. Ted lived & travelled many places throughout his life, and held many vocations including: ambulance driver; first-aid attendant & teacher; working on the D.E.W. LINE; small-business owner; urban-planning manager; and university lecturer.
Hobbies, passions & pass-times include: photography, philately, antique collection & restoration, gardening, traveling, hiking, reading, opera & classical music, winemaking, computers & volunteer activities (Lethbridge Victims Services).
Ted’s endless curiosity, spirit of adventure, attention to detail, dry sense of humor, and staggering abundance of knowledge are dearly missed.
A Memorial Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday, January 7th, 2013 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation – Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta,T1J 4K7 are gratefully accepted.
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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
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Hi Margaret,It’s Rose.I don’t know if you’ll remember me,but I worked at Woodwards with you in Childrens Wear back in the 90’s.I was so sad to read of Ted’s passing and also your daughter Karen,I didn’t know she had passed.My heart truly goes out to you and Cameron.What great loss’s.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.