Colin David Nichols, a loving father, amazing husband, and talented farmer, passed away on July 1st 2024 at the age of 44. Born on February 8th 1980 in Whitefish Montana. Colin was known for his unrelenting charisma, vibrant personality and his go get em attitude. His mind was extraordinary when it came to fixing things or building stuff for the farm. Flat Wallet Farm was his passion and dream, he would spend hours outside puttering around whether it was mowing, fixing the farm equipment, or talking and playing with his pigs. Colin always wore a smile on his face that was contagious, he loved to make others laugh. His career was with BNSF in Forsyth Montana. He was with BNSF as a conductor for 12 years. Colin also worked with BNSF as local chairman, and training coordinator, he met a lot of great people and made some great friends along his journey. Colin leaves behind the love of his life and soulmate Jolene Nichols, and his 4 children Shila, Tori, Wyatt, and Garrett. Colin is also survived by his mother Virginia Nichols Bourassa, and step mom Rebecca Disbrow; Siblings Mary Kendrick, Stewart Nichols, and his favorite pig Lucy. His memories will be lived and passed on forever, his impact on others will be carried through legacies, and he will be deeply missed.
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Slade and Lynnette Bumgardner says
Jolene, kids and family – Slade got to work with Collin for the past decade and had a lot of great memories working alongside him. Our hearts grieve for yours and we are praying for each of you and your transition to life without him. Asking God to bring you comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Paula Coate says
Oh, my! I just saw you and the kids it seems like just the other day at the Country Club where we met many years ago, when you first started at BNSF, and became fast friends. Unrelenting charisma and vibrant personality describes you perfectly! You loved that farm and your family so much – it was just like you to make that farm successful. Thinking of your entire family and sending the biggest hugs up to you Colin!
Tara Sletvold says
My heart breaks for you…Colin was such a great guy. So glad I got to meet you all as I traveled with Kim, Michelle & Delbert to Rockin’ the Rivers in Three Forks, MT. He sure got a kick out of wearing that coconut bra…great memory!! Hugs to you all and I am praying for peace and healing for you all. Such a tragic loss.
Micki Tourtelotte says
What a beautiful tribute written in memory of Colin. He truly was the best!! I send all of you my deepest sympathies. Love, Micki (Virginia’s friend)
Nelson Family says
We are so very sorry for the loss of such an amazing person. We pray that you will find comfort in all the memories and time spent with him.
Piper Desy says
I had the privilege to see Colin in his younger years do sports. Yep, always a smile & good human. I’m the lucky one to have known him. I send my sympathy to his entire family as you process this event & start to heal. May God be with you ALL!
Piper (Virginia’s friend)
Robert Goodson says
Colin it was a pleasure to know you .We had many good laughs over the years . You left this world way to early my friend . Prayers to Jolene ,children and family.
Matthew Fleming says
Colin was a Cousin, best friend, and college Roommate to myself. But more importantly, he was a father, a husband and amazing person, who shed happiness and always left a smile on and with anyone, that was blessed to be in his presence. I love you (5 cents) always will.
I pray your family is able to someday pickup from the huge, gregarious pieces, only someone as you could leave behind. Until that day/time comes…. I pray they know, that the connections and relationships you made along the way, and unfortunately left behind too early, are here and here for them.
Matthew Fleming
707-227-7638
Marsha Ash says
Justin and I would like to send you all our condolences. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything Jolene, please reach out to us. 💞🙏
Cassidy Carman says
Colin will be deeply missed. He helped me a lot when I was coming out training, as he said I was always a “problem child” when it came to the system at work. He was always smiling and joking around at the depot. I cannot thank him enough for all the help he gave me through my first couple of months of becoming a conductor. Sure will miss seeing him around. Sending so many thoughts and prayers to his family.
Dave Lane says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you Jolene and family.
Angela Miller says
Colin may your soul Rest In Peace. My deepest condolences to your family and your love ones. Praying for comfort and strength during grieving
The Wilson Brothers Ranch Family says
All of us at Wilson Brothers Ranch are grieving for the loss of a friend, a neighbor, and a really good member of our community. We only met Colin back in April and we were looking forward to spending more time with him and his family. He left us too soon and it is truly heartbreaking. Thank you Colin for sharing your knowledge and expertise in ranch life. But more than that, we thank you for the laughs and the good memories you shared with us.
Our prayers go to the bereaved family.
Travis Loy says
Colin will be missed I transported him a few times with PTI the last time I had him we pulled into the depo and parked he says to me you going to make me walk up to the door in the rain that is fu**ed up Colin was a fun guy to be around my my thoughts and prayers go out to the family