David Marquis Nichol Obituary (1940 - 2022)

David Marquis Nichol was born on August 18, 1940 in Monmouth, Illinois to Virgil and Dorthea Nichol. David served in the Army as a medic and enjoyed serving in orphanages while stationed in Korea. He graduated from forestry school at Colorado State University and worked for The United States Forest Service. He loved the mountains, building things with his hands, and his family. His faith was of the utmost importance to him. On September 12, 2022, surrounded by his three children, his best friend and companion, Buster; love, compassion, and great tenderness, David went to be with his wife whom he missed so greatly and Jesus who he faithfully loved and served since meeting Him on a ship while serving in the Army. David was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Mae Ellsbury Nichol. Dave and Wanda began their journey together on May 10, 1967 in Durango, Colorado. Wanda passed away on November 27, 2016, and Dave missed her every moment of every day. His parents, Chester Virgil Nichol and Princes Dorthea Vance Nichol, and his three brothers; Edward, Charles, and Thomas, also preceded him in death. David is survived by his and Wanda’s three children, Michelle Ann Davis; Marquis Andrew Nichol and his wife, Wendy; and Stephanie Lyn Wengel and her husband, Michael. He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren: Tiffani Rene Clausen, Coral Skye Petker, Lindsey Michelle Clausen, Justin Marquis Nichol, Amanda Nicole Joseph-Pierce, Alec Kristian Nichol, Ian Nathaniel Davis, Victoria Lyn Wengel, Evan Daniel Davis, Andrew Michael Wengel, and Alexis Isabella Wengel as well as his four great grandchildren, Finn Michael Petker, Milo James Petker, Aubriella Ann Nester, and Aylah Rae Nester. Stephanie, Marq, and Shellie find peace in their parents being reunited and continuing their journey together in the presence of their Lord. A memorial service will be held on July 11, 2023 at 9:45 a.m. in Grand Junction, Colorado at The Veteran's Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The National Museum of Forest Service History in Missoula, Montana where a tree has been planted in his memory.