of Mountain Home, AR
January 13, 1932 - August 13, 2018
Donald Lyle Nicoll, 86, passed into the hands of the Lord on August 13, 2018 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, leaving behind his beloved wife and partner for nearly 63 years, Sally Ann (Balius) Nicoll, five children, eight grandchildren and four great-granddaughters (his first great-grandson will arrive in October). Donald and Sally were married in St. Nicholas church in Aurora, Illinois in 1955.
Donald was born in Earlville, Illinois on January 13, 1932. He was pre-deceased by his brother Alan Nicoll, father Lyle Nicoll, and mother Elvira Nicoll. He is survived by his brother Philip Nicoll.
Donald grew up on the east side of Aurora, attended East Aurora High School, served his nation in the U.S. Army (achieving the rank of Sergeant), including service in Japan during the era of the Korean War, and returned to Aurora where he was a manager at Aurora Pump Company for 37 years. Among his responsibilities were administration, marketing and development for the company. The company relocated him to its offices in southern California for a senior management position. Donald and Sally were residents of Claremont and Rancho Cucamonga.
Upon retirement in 1992, Donald and Sally relocated to Mountain Home. Donald was happiest at home in the comfort of his family and enjoyed making them laugh and engaging them in his household projects. He spent his retirement years designing and constructing improvements to his home, and enjoyed railroading and building model ships.
Donald was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home. Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018 with Reverend Norbert Rappold, celebrant.
The Nicoll family requests that no flowers be sent. Those who would like to make a memorial contribution may consider supporting St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we get from God.
My sympathy to the Nicoll family. I am the niece of Ella Nicoll.
Our condolences and deepest sympathy for Sally and all the Nicoll family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers, always.
I am the 1/2 sister of Joel Nicoll who would be a first cousin to Don and Phil. Joel was the son of Melvin and Wilberta Nicoll. Melvin was a brother to Lyle and Glenn Nicoll but he died young and his widow remarried later to a C.P. Buckley (both now deceased) of Chillicothe, IL. Myself plus my brother Mike Buckley are Joels 1/2 siblings from this marriage. since Joel is not "computer savy" I am sending our condolences to your family and would hope you could pass on to Phil Nicoll if possible that Joel still lives at 706 N. Sixth Chillicothe, IL. I live north of Chillicothe and just happened to pick up today's (8-15) Chicago Tribune at a local store and saw the obituary. Joel is well and also enjoys retirement. Theresa Buckley Kenyon. Sparland, IL
Dearest Sally and Family, our deepest sympathy to all of you. He will be greatly missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers with much love.
The Nicoll family have my deepest sympathy. I hope the Bible’s words bring you comfort: Revelation 21:4 - And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.