Bruce Wayne Nicholson, age 69, of Monticello, passed away at home on October 31, 2024. Born January 1, 1955 in Centralia, I’ll. to the late Thomas and Carlyn Nicholson. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member and deacon of Ark of Faith Church in Monticello, and retired from Potlatch after 27 years and from UAM College of Technology where he worked for 6 years. He was a loving husband, father, Pap, and Uncle Batman. Although he often pretended to be a curmudgeon, Wayne was blessed with a kind and generous heart, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. This is exemplified by the long list of men, women, and children who considered him a second dad, an additional grandparent, or a great friend.
Wayne was preceded in death by the love of his life, Janie West Nicholson, and daughters, Rikki Jo and Vikki Lynn Nicholson.
He is survived by one daughter, Rachel Nicholson Ashcraft (Allen); three sons, Brandon Nicholson (Jenn), Travis Nicholson (Sara), and Michael Nicholson (Suezy); granddaughters, Jayden, Allie, Hannah, Katelyn, Jaci, Allison, Mary, Maddie, Ricki, Ava, and Kylie; grandsons, Oliver, Drake and Grayson; as well as nieces, nephews, and bonus children he held special in his heart.
A Memorial service will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Ark of Faith in Monticello. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations for final expenses.
Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
