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M.L. (Nick) Nichols, 91, long-time resident of Belen, passed away on September 8, 2008 at his home in Pupukea, HI. He grew up in Wellington, KS, and came to Belen in 1941 where he was employed by the AT&SF Railroad as an engineer until his retirement in 1981. Nick was a Ford enthusiast, who delighted in restoring vintage Fords, and was a member of the Poco Quatros Model A Ford Club, and the Tumbleweed V8 Club. He was an able mechanic and craftsman, loved working with his hands, and never met a challenge too difficult to tackle. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belen, attended North Shore Christian Fellowship in Haleiwa, HI, and was a member of Bethlehem Lodge No. 56, Masonic Lodge, Jessamine Chapter No. 45 of the Eastern Star, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He is survived by his wife Lois, of Pupukea, HI; sister Dorothy Troutman of Wellington, KS; daughter (from a previous marriage) Tharan Schmidt and husband Virgil of Wichita, KS, daughters Pam Steinberg and husband Steve of Monument, CO, Penny King and husband Bob of Pupukea, HI; sons Pat Nichols and wife Robyn of Salamander Bay, NSW Australia, Pete Nichols and wife Carrie of Wailuku, HI; grandchildren Marty Ternes, Michelle Hawk, Cindy Perez, Robin Sneary, Kathy Reynoldson, David Ternes, Nicole Ellis, Jennifer Hefty, Scott Steinberg, Donovan Steinberg, Jackson King, Jillian King, Jarin Williamson, Jesse King, Kearney Nichols, Zack Nichols, Naphtali Kern, Carlee Nichols, Manasseh Nichols; 16 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on October 7, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church of Belen, 75 Manzano Expressway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick's name to the charity of your choice.
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