Wrightstown Friends and Friends Village suffered the loss of Sam Nicholson, who passed away in his apartment at Friends Village in Newtown on February 21st. He was 97 years old.
Born in Karuizawa Japan in 1924, Sam spent much of his childhood and young adult life as a missionary in Japan. He was a lifelong Quaker and a resident of Bryn Gweled Homesteads for over 25 years. His wife, Peg, was born near Wrightstown Meeting and came from the Atkinson family which had been meeting members for generations.
Sam is survived by his sons Peter and Christopher, and grandchildren Thomas and Joanna Nicholson.
There will be a memorial service and a celebration of his life in the Friends tradition at Wrightstown Friends Meeting on Saturday, July 16th at 2:00 pm. Anyone and everyone who knew Sam is invited. If you have any questions please contact Pete Nicholson by email at pete.nicholson1@gmail.com or call 360-545-3419.