Allan Dale Nickell of Forest Grove was born on Dec. 27, 1919, to Dale and Elizabeth Nickell of Carlton OR. He is survived by his wife, Edna, a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and jack Fielder of Lemoore, CA, a grandson, Blake Carson of Lynnwood, WA, a granddaughter Lisa Van Duren of Hanford, CA. and three great grandchildren.
Allan owned his own logging truck for many years and especially enjoyed that job. He also worked in the construction business as a heavy equipment mechanic for some time.
He was a member of The First Christian Church of Forest Grove, a member of the Elks Lodge No. 2440 for 65 years, and a longtime member of The Masonic Holbrook Lodge No. 30.
Dancing was an activity that both he and Edna enjoyed and they always looked forward to Saturday night for this reason. They had a loving marriage that lasted for 74 years. He was also an avid reader of talking books.
Allan always felt it was important to support The Cancer Society, The Elks Lodge Eye Clinic, The Heart Fund and his church.