It is with deep sadness that we share the news with you that Diana Nichols, board chair and former school leader, passed away yesterday of pancreatic cancer.
Marie Clifford, Diana’s sister and fellow board member, shared the following with us:
“She died in her beloved Carmel home overlooking the Pacific, surrounded by nature. She died peacefully, with her son at her side, exactly where she wanted to be. In death, as in life, she did it her way. She told me to tell you that she loved you all and that she was eternally grateful for your support in helping build an exemplary educational institution. She had many plans for Harker, but she felt it was now up to the next generation.”
Memorial plans are still underway. When a date and location has been set we will send another notification. Meanwhile, messages of condolences can be sent to communications@harker.org or mailed to 500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 and regular deliveries will be made to the family.
Marie added that if you plan to make a charitable donation in her name, Diana’s wishes were for it to me made to her favorite charity, The Harker School. Questions regarding donations can be directed to Joe Rosenthal at joe.rosenthal@harker.org.
Diana’s husband, Howard Nichols, formerly head of the school for many years, passed away in 2008. We are saddened today to lose the other half of this legendary team. However, Howard and Diana’s contributions to the development of The Harker School over a combined span of 45 years have left an indelible mark on the course of the school’s history. We will always be grateful.
We all send our love and condolences to the family.
Brian Yager, Head of School
The Harker School
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