Don F. Nigg age 78 of Oroville passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Colville. He was born September 27, 1936 in Oroville to parents Frank and Gunda Nigg. Don grew up and attended school in Oroville, graduating in 1954. He then entered the US Army and served during the Korean War. Following an honorable discharge from the service in 1956 he moved to Conrad, Montana. On May 16, 1964 he married Betty Jean Fox in Coeur d Alene, Idaho and together they made their home in Oroville. Don began driving truck for Figenshaw Trucking and also worked with his father as a packer into the Pasayten wilderness. In 1978 while working full time, Don built the family home in Oroville. He worked his entire life as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver retiring in 1994. Following retirement, he and Betty enjoyed travelling together. Both Don and Betty loved children and if there was ever a kid in need their home was always open to them. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 2002. After Betty's death he moved to Colville and built homes for his son and daughter and their families. He will be remembered for his patience, great smile and sense of humor.

SURVIVING RELATIVES

Daughters: Terry (Ron) Pinkerton of Omak and Cassi (Chad) Beardsley
of Colville

Sons: Donnie (Amy) Nigg of Colville and Shawn (Dalene) Nigg of Oroville

Sisters: Mary Ries of Conrad, Montana and Kathryn Loiselle of Spokane

10 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and 2 foster grandchildren

Many Nieces and Nephews

Don was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ray and 2 nephews, Greg Nigg and Nicholas Ries

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Oroville with Father Jose Maldonado, officiating. A military graveside service will follow at Oroville Riverview Cemetery with Oroville American Legion, officiating.