RODNEY KURT NIXON Obituary (1945

Rodney "Kurt" Nixon, 69, died March 28th, 2015 after a prolonged fight against heart disease. He was the 69 year old son of Lee and Geraldine Nixon and grew up in Libby, graduating from Libby High School in 1964. He went to work for J. Neils Lumber Company and married his wife Kay that same year. He was drafted into the Army in 1966. He served in the Vietnam War where his job of unloading ships included frequent exposure to Agent Orange. After his discharge from the Army he returned to Libby and went back to work for the mill, spending many years as a saw filer in the stud mill until it closed down in 1993. After some months as a college student he went to work as a student hire at Libby Dam. He enjoyed his work there and continued on as an employee there until his first heart attack in 2009. That heart attack forced him to take an early retirement which he didn't like very well at first, but later decided wasn't too bad since it allowed him time to spend with Kay. After more heart attacks it was necessary for him to be on hospice for several months and he and his family greatly appreciated all the help they received from the hospice staff, as well as their loving friends and family. In the 1970s Kurt had become interested in the Bible and after years of Bible study he became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. During his illness he came to appreciate the Bible promises for the future even more and so he confidently looked forward to the promise Jesus made of a resurrection. That confidence enabled him to keep his smile despite his worsening condition. Kurt is survived by his wife, Kay, daughters Shawna, Danika, and Jennifer, his son Jason and grandchildren Jamie, Hailee, Cierra, Madeline, Aditi, Priya and Kolton. He is also survived by his sister Nancy, and brothers Ed and John. He was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie and granddaughter Mackenzie Grace. A public memorial service for Rodney "Kurt" Nixon will be held April 25th, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Libby Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 55 Kootenai River Road. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.