More detail on this person: LT. COL. HERBERT W. NICHOLS Lt. Col. Herbert W. Nichols, 92, formerly of Northern California and a resident of Las Vegas since 1993, died on January 22. He was born in Kansas City, MO, son of John V. and Lauretta Nichols, was a retired US Navy and US Army veteran of 23 years having served with US Forces Austria, Korea, Panama, Peru, Vietnam and various stations in the US. He was a Professional Member of Emeritus American Society of Safety Engineers; Member of Association of US Forces in Austria; Charter member of Las Vegas Chapter of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Assn; founding member of the Combat Helicopter Pilots Assn of Las Vegas; member of the Order of Daedalians; member of Army Otter/Caribou Pilots Assn; Las Vegas Hagar Quiet Birdmen; the AOPA; and a Lifetime member of Military Officers Assn of America. He was a volunteer with the Las Vegas Metro Police, and a graduate of the Las Vegas Metro Civilian Police Academy. A member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by sons David, Steven, and Ted, and by daughter Sheri. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Karla, daughter Lori and son Richard, all of Las Vegas, and by 3 grandchildren, a great grandson, and a great-great granddaughter. At his request there will be no services. A donation in his name can be made to Three Square Food Bank, Lutheran Social Services, or your favorite animal rescue. Herb loved this country, his family, and his God. You were a good and faithful servant, Herbie. We miss you already.
Burial information: Cremated
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