Robert Jay (Bob) Nicholson, a beloved member of the Corvallis community, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, at the age of 89.
Born on September 15, 1935, in Darby, Montana, to Robert S. and Wilma M. Nicholson. He graduated from Darby High School in 1953. During his youth, he was involved in 4-H, rodeo, and worked at area ranches and saw mills. He married Joan Lee Buck on March 27, 1955, and together they built a life in Corvallis.
A dedicated dairy farmer, Bob was deeply involved in his community. He served as a 4-H leader and fair superintendent, a member of the Farm Credit Bank Board, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Board as well as a commissioner and interim director of The Big Ditch. After retiring from dairy farming in 1999, he devoted his time to disaster relief efforts with the American Red Cross and volunteer leadership at his church. For many years, Bob drove patients to Missoula from the Bitterroot to receive cancer and dialysis treatments.
A longtime member of the Corvallis Grange, Bob held various leadership positions at both the local and state levels.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Joan Lee; his four children, Don and his wife Kathy Nicholson, Scott and his wife Marie Nicholson, Todd and his wife Debbie Nicholson, and Tracee and husband Brett Jury; and his grandchildren Sean, Stephanie, Rob, Ceara, Jacob, Sage, Brendan, and Ky. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Judah, Abram, and Ainsley. Bob was extremely proud of his accomplished children and grandchildren.
A memorial service was held November 11th at the Corvallis United Methodist Church. Private interment will take place at the Corvallis Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com
The family suggests donations to the Corvallis United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.