Howard Daniel Nichols died May 19 at his home from leukemia. He was 51.

Nichols was born on Jan. 26, 1959, in Cincinnati to Betty Bell O’Connell and Howard William Nichols. He married Beth Klemmer in 1984, and moved to Indianola 1986. In 1995 he started his business, Dan Nichols Woodworks.

He is survived by his brother Jim Nichols (Kim) and family of Cincinnati; his wife, Beth Nichols; their son Forrest (Sarah); and grandson, Jesse.

A memorial service was May 29 at the Suquamish Tribe’s Community House of Awakened Culture. Remembrances may be made to Caringbridge.org or the Suquamish United Church of Christ Barbara Sneed Fund for neighbors in need.