James P. Nichols

James P. Nichols, 95 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Keith Thompson officiating. A visitation will be held from 10-11 A.M. on Saturday at the Church. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. James Perry Nichols was born on July 18, 1919 in Aitkin, Minnesota to the late Perry (P.G.) and Alta (Benson) Nichols. He attended Ogilvie’s Country School. After his family moved to Little Falls, he worked at the Sanitary Dairy Milk and Ice Cream Company where he met Dorothy Mae Muncy. They were married on May 14, 1943 in Little Falls by Rev. Arvid Kingswriter of the Assembly of God Church. They moved to Minneapolis where Jim worked at the Lemington Hotel and Northland Ice Cream Company. Then they moved back to Little Falls and rented a cabin at the Shady Pine Tourist Camp owned by his parents. Jim worked with his dad doing “lapidary” work. Later on they moved to Tucson, Arizona where they lived on a chicken ranch and worked. Jim’s proficiency enabled him to enjoy several interesting occupations, such as hauling dynamite and working at Hamilton Aircraft. He also helped build 3 churches. Jim joined the Volunteer Fire Department and Civil Defense. He was a member and faithfully attended an Assembly of God Church. In 1968, they moved back to Little Falls, where Jim and his wife enjoyed raising raspberries along with tending a huge garden. He made various kinds of wooden yard ornaments to sell. He also helped friends build homes. He was a member of the Living Hope Assembly of God Church and attended faithfully. He enjoyed praying, reading his Bible. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, bike riding, walking, reading books, garage sales, and word find puzzles. He was a great father and set a very good Christian example. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Dorothy of Little Falls, MN; a son, Gary Nichols of Carson City, NV; a daughter, Janet Nichols of Little Falls, MN; 2 twin granddaughters; brother, Donald Nichols; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, P.G. and Alta Nichols; sister Hazel Averill; and brother Robert Nichols. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Janet Nichols.

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James P. Nichols

July 18, 1919 - June 9, 2015