Eddie Laren Nichols

OBITUARY FOR EDDIE LAREN NICHOLS 1943-2010 Heaven has received one awesome mechanic, carpenter, a fixer of all things in need of repair. Leaving us here, to try to learn how to repair our broken hearts, one beat at a time. Eddie Laren Nichols, 67, of Filer Idaho, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Ed was self-employed as a Truck driver. He was a quiet and shy man until you started discussing his favorite subjects: anything with four wheels and an engine. You could always find him in his "Club House" the shop, rebuilding vintage cars, inventing some contraption, helping a friend tinker on some gadget, or watching Nascar. Eddie loved travel, hunting and fishing. But most of all he loved camping with his family and friends. Eddie would be the one with the Dutch Oven, cooking the spiciest food you ever dared lay your tongue to. Eddie is survived by his wife, Barbara (Olson), daughters, Linda (Frank) Fowler of Camas Valley, OR, Cindy Hine, Sons, Phillip Olson, Don (Kim) Olson, Michael (Angel) Olson, all of Twin Falls, ID and Richard (Christie) Olson of Clarksville TN, and his son of the heart, Lee Hall of Twin Falls, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Betty Gay (Parrot) and Edgar Nichols, grandson Trevor Hine, and his "Gold Dust Twin", Frank McCreary. There will be no services at Ed's request. In lieu of flowers we would love for you to fill your tank up with gas and head to your favorite place to enjoy the great outdoors, just as Ed would have been doing this glorious weekend. Ed, you were an amazing man and we were very blessed to have had you in our lives. You touched us all in a positive way and you will be greatly missed. Continue on your journey knowing that we all loved you very much.