Curtis John Nill |
| Posted 2017-04-13 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 <<< Curtis John Nill, 79, died in Lake Havasu City April 6, 2017 with his sons by his side. Curt was born April 9, 1937 in Buffalo, New York. He spent his adolescence in Buffalo, southern California and Alaska. He joined the Marine Corps in 1954 and married the love of his life Marga June Smith in 1958. Together, they raised sons Mark and David in Hacienda Heights, Calif. After working for the post office, Curt and Marga owned a 7/Eleven store from 1967 until moving to Havasu in 1989. He and Marga owned Hav-a-Sign from 1989-2002 and managed the London Bridge Swap Meet from 2002 until last year. Curt always was very involved in the community. He served in various capacities in Little League and Jr. All American Youth Football, and he was prolific at raising monies for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the 1970s. Continuing his community involvement when he moved to Havasu, Curt participated in numerous organizations. He also enjoyed helping young people by offering jobs and other opportunities. He was so happy when they went off to college, joined the service or found a stable job. Curt’s favorite thing to do was to be with Marga. They were soulmates who worked together, traveled together, played together, they were always together. When she passed away this past July, he was devastated. It was a tough nine months of trying to find a place in this world without her, and now he is with her again. Curt is survived by his sons Mark and David, daughters-in-law Barbara and Cindy, grandchildren Ryan, Jonathan, Stephanie, Sean and their families, stepsister Donna, sisters-in-law Donna and Sharon, brothers-in-law Terry and Carl and their families, and of course his Schnauzer Charlie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Havasu Regional Medical Center. There will be only a private family service. |
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