James Dean Nickerson

September 3, 1952 - August 26, 2018

James (Jim) Dean Nickerson passed away August 26th after a long battle with COPD. Our brother is doing what he loves most. Riding motorcycles in the heavens with the love of his life Diane Lind Nickerson. Jim was born in Ephrata to Addison (Nick) Nickerson and Elna Svab. He grew up in Soap Lake where he also attended school. Jim married the love of his life Diane Stella Lind in September 1972. They made their home in Ephrata. When they weren’t working they were riding their motorcycles and camping. Jim worked at various jobs. He went to work at D & L Foundery for 17 years until he retired in 2011. After becoming ill with COPD. Jim is survived by a brother Rex Nickerson from Ellensburg, two sisters Dina Slettevold from Soap Lake and Adel (Dennis) Tjoelker from Quincy, brother-in-law David Hoffman from Soap Lake and an aunt Bille Olive from Prosser, special life long friend Mike and Kathy Helms from Soap Lake; Numerouse nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his father Addison (Nick), Mother Elna, stepfather Thomas Campbell, wife Diane, sister Linda Hoffman, sister-in-law Zilpha Nickerson and brother-in-law John Slettevold. A memorial service will be held on October 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com.