Constance Ann Nicholson

Constance Ann Nicholson Ann Nicholson, 89, of Manzanita, Oregon was called home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2016. She was born Constance Ann Doremus in Denver, Colorado and attended the University of Colorado where she served as President of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She graduated with a degree in Education and met her beloved Owen “Nick” Nicholson there. She taught kindergarten before having the first of three sons. She became a sports fan supporting her sons’ athletic endeavors. She was the official scorekeeper for Little League, Babe Ruth, and American Legion baseball teams and assisted at swimming meets for many years. Ann was a big Beaver fan as a season ticket holder in OSU football for over 40 years and baseball for over 10 years. Ann was well known for her hospitality and her service to others. She served as President of the Nehalem Valley Historical Society and the Manzanita Women’s Club and was a Board member of the Pine Grove Community Center. Ann was a member of Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church. She was also active with the Mudd Nick Foundation, Manzanita Open Golf Tournament, Manzanita Garden Club and the Manzanita Public Safety Committee. She and Owen were named Manzanita Citizens of the Year in 2004. Ann is survived by her husband Owen, sons Doug (Michele), Jim (Lynda), and Bill (Kathy), and grandsons Eric (Sara) and Spencer (April). A Celebration of Life will be held at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church on April 9, 2016 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mudd Nick Foundation at muddnickfoundation.com or P.O. Box 250, Manzanita, OR, 97130.