Andrew (Drew) Craig Nichols Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Andrew (Drew) Craig Nichols was born on August 30, 1991 in Redlands, California. Drew grew up in Glendora, Pomona, and Claremont, California. In 2018, he moved to Roy, Utah with his mother, step-father, and sister. He attended Claremont High School for a time, but got his high school diploma from Options for Youth in Claremont. He spent some time studying at Citrus College as well. Drew had various occupations over the years including doing clerical work for Dr Boyer Optometrist, security for the Ontario Convention Center, and a stock worker for Smith’s Marketplace. Drew passed away on September 14, 2021 in Roy, Utah. Drew had a special connection with animals, took great care of his pets, and was often their favorite person to spend time with. His biggest hobby for most of his life was playing video games. He was skilled in most of the games he would play and would often win against opponents across the globe. Drew loved to eat good food, especially sushi and ribs. Drew was very spiritual and had a strong belief in Jesus Christ and his Atonement. He was a quiet person, but every so often would add a funny “one-liner” or witty remark into the conversation. Drew had a strong interest in natural medicine and enjoyed spending his time researching different forms of herbal remedies and supplements. Drew is most often known for his height, occasionally large, wavy, red hair, love for animals, and his skill at playing video games. Drew was surrounded by many people that loved, cared, and supported him his whole life and he will be dearly missed. Drew is survived by his father Craig Nichols, mother Beryl Accordino, step-father Phillip Accordino, sister Lauren Thorne; her husband Christopher Thorne; and her daughter Fiona Thorne, sister Hannah Holt, step-brother Joseph Marrero, step-sister Audrey Metcalf; her husband Mike Metcalf; and her two sons Mason and Maverick Metcalf, grandfather Norman Nichols, grandmother Darlene Nichols, grandfather Ramon Marrero, grandmother Maybeth Lamb, cat Lily, dog Abby, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his step-father George Holt, step-mother Lisa Nichols, grandfather Todd Watkins, grandmother Sandy Watkins, grandmother Lynne Turner, and cat Tigger. Services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 am at Premier Funeral Services 67 East 8000 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84047. There will be a luncheon aftwards for the family at the home of Bobbie Thorne. In lieu of flowers, we are taking donations to cover the cost of the funeral services. Any remaining donations will be given to nami.org. To donate, please visit: https://gofund.me/ace12da5

Andrew (Drew) Craig Nichols

August 30, 1991 - September 14, 2021