Jim lived life to the fullest and had a mindset to excel. He knew how to use resources to help others succeed and never hesitated to do so. He was employed with Amplify Education as the Chief Financial Officer. He previously ran a successful consulting business and was President of Riverside Publishing.
Jim met the love of his life, Tracy, and they were married on the beach in Hawaii. Jim and Tracy loved each other deeply and were partners in all. They enjoyed traveling together, spending time with their children, and just watching old movies. He loved his wife more than anything and showed his love not by simply saying I love you, but by bringing her flowers every week, doing the dishes, and loving her sons. Every night Jim was away from Tracy, he would leave her a note to remind her how much he loved and missed her.
Jim provided his kids with the best childhood imaginable. Their summers were spent making timeless memories at their home away from home in Wisconsin. There, he was known as “Uncle Jim” to nieces and nephews who all have fond memories of him teaching them to water ski at Castle Rock Lake. His door was open to everyone in the family, and he never failed to provide a magical experience.
Jim was an amazing man who cared for his family above all else. He loved us all even during difficult times. He would light up when talking with his children and only wished to spend more time with them. He lived to just play video games or talk about movies with them for hours. He provided them guidance in times of uncertainty and hope in times of despair. He was determined the help them succeed and provided them with every bit of knowledge to help them do so.
Jim never had a bad word to say about anyone and was always willing to help anyone in need. Jim was a man of many talents and all-around athlete. He enjoyed a good swim, a competitive tennis match, and water skiing. His family was his first priority, as he enjoyed having fun spending time with family and friends. Jim was wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a passion for music, art, and history; passions he has passed down to his sons. He would tell the funniest jokes and had a laugh that would fill the room with happiness. His outstanding wit, life and influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife Tracy Lee Nicholson, sons Declan Conor Nicholson, Rory Thomas Nicholson, Colin Kelly Nicholson, and stepsons Aidan Thomas Boney and Alasdair William Boney. Jim was preceded in death by his first son Conor Michael Nicholson. Other survivors include his siblings Daniel John Nicholson, Thomas Paul Nicholson, Beth Ann (Nicholson) Koetting, Michael John Nicholson II, and his parents Sandra Jane (Dresch) Nicholson and Michael John Nicholson.
In lieu of flowers, Jim would appreciate a donation to the following organization that was very dear to him.
Misericordia Heart of Mercy – A nonprofit that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Misericordia.com; Go to Giving, Donate, Designated Name – Jim Nicholson, Leave Family Reference number blank – please send Tracy a note at [email protected].
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family kindly request for all friends and guests to please wear masks for the service.
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