Barbara N Nicholson

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our mother, our grandmother, our great-grandmother, and our friend, Barbara N. Nicholson. She passed away October 11 in St. Cloud, FL. Barbara was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on May 14, 1925 to the late Earl Gunderson and Ruth (Champion) Gunderson. Her brother was the late Bruce Gunderson. Her testament shall remain in the hearts of those she has left behind. She is survived by children Jeff Wittman, Ann Klinebriel, Gilbert "Nick" Nicholson Jr., Sandy Daiger, and Paul Nicholson; grandchildren Jedediah Daiger, Christopher Nicholson, Nathaniel Daiger, Kate Chasse, Jared Nicholson, Brandy Hill, and Asher Nicholson; and great-grandchildren Jacob Hill, Jeffrey Hill, Kaitlyn Nicholson, Marissa Nicholson, Jacob Nicholson, and Lucas Chasse. Barbara received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton College, a remarkable accomplishment for a woman in the 1940s. She spent her career helping others as a social worker and teacher. In retirement she served her community in many ways. She was a core member of the Woman's Circle at St. Cloud Presbyterian Church. She served as president of the St. Cloud Woman's club more than once and was a vital member for over 30 years. She served as president of her local chapter of P.E.O. and kept her membership current to her last days. She will also be remembered for many years of volunteering with her husband and best friend Col. "Nick" Nicholson delivering Meals On Wheels. Her dedication to her community shall forever remain a testament to her love of her God and her fellow Man. The world is a better place for having had Barbara in it, but a bit sadder now that she is gone. A Visitation will be held at Fisk Funeral Home on Monday, October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at St. Cloud Presbyterian at 10:00 a.m. followed by inurnment at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials in her honor be made to St. Cloud Presbyterian Church or the Osceola Center for the Arts. Arrangements under the direction of Fisk Funeral Home, 1107 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud, FL. (407) 892-2155. www.fiskfh.com

Barbara N Nicholson

May 14, 1925 - October 11, 2012