David Jaye Nicholson (known as Dave) 61, passed away peacefully in his home on February 16, 2015 after a corageous battle with brain cancer.  Dave was born on November 30, 1953 to Thomas and Mary Nicholson.  He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and was a walk-on turned captain of the Ohio University Bobcats baseball team.  He graduated with honors with a bachelor's of Business Adminsitration.  He went on to a long and successful career in the concrete industry, culminating in his position as Vice President of Sales at Euclid Chemical Company in Cleveland, Ohio  He was an avid golfer, once hitting a hole in one at a work golf tournament.  He loved sports, especially the Cleveland Browns, coached youth baseball and soccer, and always made time to cheer his children on at their sporting events.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathleen, his daugher Lynn Sullivan and husband Jerome, his son Kurt Nicholson and wife Deanna and granddaughter Morgan, his son Matt Nicholson and grandson Ryan and his brother Larry Nicholson and sister in law Paige.  Dave will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather and friend that was loving, hardworking, honest, virtuous, full of integrity, and a loyal protector and provider.  He made a meningful and positive impact on all he came in contact with.  he led by example and will be remembered as a truly exceptional man.