NICHOLSON THEODORE “TED” NICHOLSON,

passed away suddenly on January 1, 2013 at the age of 82.

Predeceased by his daughter Karen, and his parents Marion & Harry.

Survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret, his son Cameron (Jennifer), and grandson Kai of Calgary; sister Joy (Robert) Wells of Richmond, BC; nieces Vivian (Terry) & Sandra (David) and their families.

Born in Tisdale, SK in 1930, Ted attended grade-school in Chilliwack, BC & graduated the masters program at UBC. Ted lived & travelled many places throughout his life, and held many vocations including: ambulance driver; first-aid attendant & teacher; working on the D.E.W. LINE; small-business owner; urban-planning manager; and university lecturer.

Hobbies, passions & pass-times include: photography, philately, antique collection & restoration, gardening, traveling, hiking, reading, opera & classical music, winemaking, computers & volunteer activities (Lethbridge Victims Services).

Ted’s endless curiosity, spirit of adventure, attention to detail, dry sense of humor, and staggering abundance of knowledge are dearly missed.

A Memorial Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday, January 7th, 2013 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION - Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta,T1J 4K7 are gratefully accepted.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca