Tom Nichols

A Memorial Service for Tom Nichols was held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Kim Dunker presided over the Memorial Service. A Graveside Committal of Ashes was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the Memorial Service. Memorials are suggested to the Fairview Manor Lighted Cross Fund or the Fillmore County Hospital Foundation. Thomas Eugene “Tom” Nichols was born in Geneva, Nebraska on July 2, 1949 to E. Howard & Ruth E. (McCabe) Nichols. Tom went to eternal rest on September 20, 2023, at Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 18 days. He was the 7th of 8 siblings born in the family. Tom attended Geneva Public Schools graduating with the class of 1967. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he was affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. After college, Tom traveled to Los Angeles, California, and worked for Flexivan for a year. He returned to his hometown of Geneva and farmed for the next 15 years. Tom was united in marriage to Jolynn Frick on December 6, 1980. They were blessed with two children: Nathan Thomas and Nicole Ruth. He was also blessed with a stepdaughter, Heather Lynn. The family made their home in Geneva for 7 years. After leaving Geneva, he moved to Arizona and began school to become a Certified Laser Welder for aviation aircraft. He later moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked for ExpressOne, a freight airline, allowing him to be close to his children. He transferred to Austin and San Antonio, Texas, while working for Boeing. He remained there until retirement. Tom moved back to Geneva in 2016. He resided for the last 2 years in Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska. He very much enjoyed the friendships and time spent there. Tom loved animals, particularly dogs and cats. His family always remembers him bringing home a stray pet in need. He had many dogs throughout his life. He also loved all sports, his favorite teams being the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed participating in high school football until a shoulder injury sidelined him. Tom especially loved his children and followed them from place to place to remain near them. He was also very proud of their accomplishments from graduations to job promotions. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Ruth; and two older brothers, Ronnie and Edgar “Nicky” Nichols. He is survived by his son, Nathan (Chrystal Ross) Nichols, daughter, Nicole (Philip) Tomlinson, and step-daughter Heather (Dave) Lyman; nine grandchildren, including Jakob Nichols, Lawson Nichols, Noah Nichols, Landry Nichols, Jordyn Ross, Mackenzie Tomlinson, Harper Lyman, Jackson Tomlinson, Benjamin Lyman; siblings, Rose (Rod) Felix, Larry (Betsy) Nichols, Ray (Margaret) Nichols, Carol (Bart) Rath, Dan (Wendee Nichols); and many nieces and nephews.

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Tom Nichols

July 2, 1949 - September 20, 2023