Warren Patrick “Pat” Nichols
1949-2022
My Obituary
written by Pat Nichols on March 13, 2017
Pat, 72, was recalled by his manufacturer on April 21, 2022. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, son of Warren E and Della Nichols, now deceased. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972 and was deployed to both the Philippines and Vietnam. He attended OU and UCO (marketing with a minor in criminal justice). He loved practical jokes like placing magnetic signs that said “Student Driver” on his friends/family cars and on the back of Vickie’s wheelchair. His favorite practical joke was one Christmas, mixing his personal framed photo on the shelf of his friend’s family photos when he went to their home for a party. He loved over-tipping at his favorite restaurants and would like someone to please inform his friends at Starbucks, Jason’s Deli, Interurban and Charleston’s that their incomes will be drastically reduced. He relished in telling the dumbest of jokes or “groaners” as he would call them. For example, “I got hit by a can of coke, but I’m alright because it was a soft drink”. Be ready for more of Pat’s favorite jokes at his Celebration of Life. You don’t want to miss that!
He is survived by his wife and best friend Vickie of 48 years, his son Todd Nichols, daughter Lindsey Martin, daughter-in-love Dana Spomer, son-in-love Chris Martin, grandchildren Austin, Dillon, Addison and Shelby of Edmond. Terrie (sister) and Dale Thies of LaHoma. Along with numerous other family members. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Oklahoma County from 1972 to 1976 in which he said he had the most dangerous job in law enforcement which was delivering divorce papers to men who did not know they were getting divorced. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church on Rankin in Edmond where he served as a marriage mentor and Stephen Minister. He was a follower of Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Vickie, founded Parents Helping Parents in 2000 and he served in numerous capacities, but his passion was answering the parent hotline. He would remain on the phone for as long as it took to make sure the parent knew that God could be trusted and that there was hope. Pat and Vickie were selected as Citizens of the Year in 2016 for their contribution to the Edmond community. Pat and Vickie started Nichols Travel in 1978 and their business prospered every year. Vickie was the foundation of the business. No one was quite sure what Pat did.
In lieu of flowers please bring a large amount of money to be given to Jim Riley Outreach – Blake’s House (a transitional home for young women aging out of foster care). You are encouraged to wear your favorite golf hat and/or bring your Pickleball paddle. It is suggested you wave your hat and/or paddle in the air whenever the mood strikes you. He was a friend of Bill W.
His going away party is at First Presbyterian Church on April 27, 2022, at 10:30 AM. Please arrive early as seating will be limited due to his popularity!
For memorial contributions, the family has designated Jim Riley Outreach – Blake’s House https://jimrileyoutreach.org/donate/ (designate to Blake’s House). Checks can be sent to 11576 Clairmont Court Frisco, TX 75035