Donald Alvin Nickerson, 92, of Laramie, Wyoming passed away early morning Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home. Donald was native to Laramie and was born on February 2, 1926 to Dean and Anna Nickerson.
After high school, Donald joined the U.S. Navy. He served in WWII as Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class on the USS Collette. It was shortly after the war he married the love of his life, Barbara. Together they raised three daughters.
During his life Donald worked as a carpenter for the University of Wyoming. Throughout his life he was a member of various local groups including the Elks, the Moose, and VFW. He enjoyed fishing, camping, water skiing, snowmobiling, bowling and watching football. He was a good-hearted man with many friends and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Preceding Donald in death are his parents Dean and Anna, loving wife of over 50 years Barbara, two brothers, one sister, son-in-law Ronald Hunt, and grandson Ryan Still. He is survived by daughters Karen (Morgan) Still of Casper, Wyoming and Debbie (Mike White) Hunt-White of Yuma, Arizona. Donald is further survived by grandchildren Cooper and Cassy Still, along with other nieces.
A graveside service led by Reverend Rhett Ivey will be held at Greenhill Cemetery on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donald’s honor to Hospice of Laramie
7 Comments To "Donald Alvin Nickerson"
#1 Comment By Jerrene Owens On October 27, 2018 @ 5:10 pm
We’re sorry for your loss!
Owens and Braisted Families
#2 Comment By ROBERT DUNIVENT On October 28, 2018 @ 8:28 am
Karen and Family.. Sorry for your loss…
#3 Comment By Marguerite Graham On October 28, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
So sorry to hear about Don. He was a longtime great friend to Ed and me.
Sincere sympathy
Marguerite Graham
#4 Comment By Wyoming Public Media On October 29, 2018 @ 12:09 pm
The staff of Wyoming Public Media send condolences in the death of Donald Nickerson. We know he will be missed by many.
His support of Wyoming Public Media is always appreciated.
Cindy Elrod
Broadcast Assistant
#5 Comment By Ann Benson Palomba On October 31, 2018 @ 12:13 pm
Deepest sympathies.
#6 Comment By Britt Samson On October 31, 2018 @ 8:24 pm
Karen, Morgan, Cooper, and Cassy–
I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Britt Samson & family
#7 Comment By Anonymous On November 1, 2018 @ 4:59 pm
Karen & family….so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you with love and sympathy.
Cristi (Cooper) Searls