Nicholson, Gordon E.

Gordon E. Nicholson, 94, of Cedar Rapids, died March 13, 2013, at Living Center East Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The family will greet friends before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Chapel of Memories. Interment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the interment at Christ Episcopal Church, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his son, Bill Nicholson and wife Cindy of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Nancy Unash and husband Don of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Justin Hupfer and wife Amy, Jeff Hupfer, and Alex Nicholson and Bradley Nicholson; two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Owen Hupfer; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Reuter of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane Nicholson; and two sons, Edward and Paul Nicholson.

Gordon E. Nicholson was born Dec. 8, 1918, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Delbert and Frances (O'Donnell) Nicholson. On Oct. 7, 1942, he was united in marriage to Jane Coler in Cedar Rapids. They shared 61 wonderful years together until she preceded him in death in 2004. Gordon was employed at Rockwell Collins as a systems engineer until he retired in 1988. His service of 47 years and five days made him the elder statesman of the Avionics Department. During his service he only missed a half-day due to illness.

He was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church and a former Mason. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing, puzzles, and time with his family and friends.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church.

Please leave a message, tribute or memory to Gordon's family on the website, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.

Published March 15, 2013 in The Gazette