Ward Nichols
March 31, 1930 - October 10, 2021
Obituary
Ward L. Nichols, age 91, of Saginaw, passed away, Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. He was born on March 31, 1930, to Leon and Ila Mae Nichols in Millington, Michigan. He married Sally Fentner on September 14, 1957.
Ward served as a police officer with the Saginaw Police Department for more than 30 years. In his spare time and eventually in retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, hunting, especially with his grandchildren, and traveling with his wife, Sally.
Ward is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Nichols; loving children, Kevin (Traci) Nichols and Stacy (Dave) Belson; adored grandchildren, Alex Nichols, Emily Nichols, and Zane (Tiffany) Belson; great granddaughter, Oaklee Belson; sister, Dorothy Dubay; brother-in-law, Jim Reis; sisters-in-law, Betty Nichols and Beverly Nichols; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Pauline Reis, Doug Nichols, Charles “Chuck” Nichols, and Lorraine Ballard.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Ted McCulloch will officiate. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.
Memorials in honor of Ward may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarrior.com.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
Ward served as a police officer with the Saginaw Police Department for more than 30 years. In his spare time and eventually in retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, hunting, especially with his grandchildren, and traveling with his wife, Sally.
Ward is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Nichols; loving children, Kevin (Traci) Nichols and Stacy (Dave) Belson; adored grandchildren, Alex Nichols, Emily Nichols, and Zane (Tiffany) Belson; great granddaughter, Oaklee Belson; sister, Dorothy Dubay; brother-in-law, Jim Reis; sisters-in-law, Betty Nichols and Beverly Nichols; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Pauline Reis, Doug Nichols, Charles “Chuck” Nichols, and Lorraine Ballard.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Ted McCulloch will officiate. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.
Memorials in honor of Ward may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarrior.com.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Roseanne Surian Podany
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Roseanne Surian Podany lit a candle in memory of Ward L. Nichols
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Roseanne Surian Podany
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My heartfelt sympathy to you Stacy and your family. Great memories of your dad….especially the stories about his working days on certain holidays and certain foods he was treated to…Roseanne Surian Podany.
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John Crawford
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It's hard to sum it all up when it comes to Ward. I've known him for nearly twenty-five years. He always had time to talk to me. He always had warm feeling towards me and I to him. He was my first "breakfast buddy" and I can't express fully how much he will be missed. There is a large, empty space now. Rest in peace, my friend.
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Bobbi MacDonald
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Sally, Kevin/Tracy, Stacy/Dave-we are so sorry for your loss. Ward was an amazing man! His fun and warm personality would light up the room. He was so easy to talk with and always took the time to listen and of course joke and poke fun! His friendly nature was felt by all who were touched by his presence. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bob Hall, Bill & Bobbi MacDonald
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Kathy Brogan Gembarowski lit a candle in memory of Ward L. Nichols