Durward Gale Nice
January 17, 1917 ~ March 24, 2005
Nice, Sr., Durward G., 88, passed away on March 24, 2005, at Sandpiper Bay Healthcare Center in Wichita, KS. Visitation, 5:00 ~ 7:00 P.M., Sunday, funeral service, Monday, 10:00 A.M., both at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East. Durward Gale Nice, Sr. was born January 17, 1917 in Gotebo, OK, to Oscar and Charlotte Nice. Durward married Elizabeth Parks, November 20, 1938 in Independence, KS. After serving the city of Wichita as a firefighter for 25 years, he and Elizabeth retired to Rogers, AR on Beaver Lake. She preceded him in death July 12, 1995. In addition, Durward was preceded in death by his parents, son, Herschel Dale Nice, brother, Venson Nice and sister, Helen Jean Nice. Survivors include son, Durward Gale Nice, Jr. and wife Barbara, of Joplin, MO; grandson, Gary Nice of Rockford, Il, Marvin Nice of Benton, KS, Jeffrey Nice of Paola, KS and Steven Nice of Joplin, MO; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Nice of Wichita, KS, John Nice of Carmichael, CA, Paul Nice of Portage, OH, Eldon Nice of Valley Center, KS, Carl Nice of Sacramento, CA and Bob Nice of Wichita, KS; sisters, Hazel Smith of Wichita, KS and Bonnie Jeffries of Russellville, AR. Memorials have been established with Lakeside Baptist Church, 15891 E. Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR, 72756 and Kansas Firefighters Museum, 1300 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67211. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.downingandlahey.com
Visitation Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:00-7:00 P.M. Downing Lahey East Chapel
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Dear Durward and Barbara and family: We want to express to you are sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. God is so good to give us precious memories that will help to ease the pain of loss. Having lost our parents, we know somewhat of your loss and also know that God gives His comfort and strength. Our prayers and love are with you. Jody and Curt Drevets
Durward and Barbara, I was so shocked to see Durwards obituary. The last Christmas letter I got from you was in December of 2001. C.J. had been in the hospital 66 days and passed away on February 28th 2002. Somehow the letter got misplaced and I did not know how to get in touch with you. I have wonder and wondered if Durward was still alive. Your mother and daddy were so special to me. I loved them both dearly. I worked with them both. I will never forget all the things your mother done for me during C.J.’s illness when Iwas at the Road Department. She was so special. Your dad was also. I just hated so bad that he had gotten alz. and his thinking was not straight. I know it has been a hard road for all of you. They loved you and your family so much. Has your son still got the ‘pickup’ they bought from me that was my dad’s? Please when you have time – drop me a email or a phone call. God Bless each of you. Lavada Ford P.O. Box 905 Siloam Springs, AR 72761 fordcountry1@cox.net 479-524-3172