Douglas Goddard Nickerson

Douglas Goddard Nickerson, Aug. 13, 1942 to Aug. 2, 2015.

Born in Worcester, Mass. to Clifton E. and Bernice Marion (Goddard) Nickerson, the family moved to Huntington Park, Calif. when Doug was a young child.

He attended Huntington Park High School, graduating in 1960. Following high school, he became a barber, supporting himself through college. College years included two California universities: BA in History from CSULB, and MA in Education from SDSU.

Survivors include sons, Russell Alan (Laura) and Robert Andrew (Heidi) and four grandchildren: Kyle, Megan, Joshua and Carter.

Doug worked for Oceanside Unified School District for 37 years; majority of time at elementary level. Following retirement, he barbered one day a week at Roger's Barber Shop in Fallbrook just for the fun of it! Doug also spent time volunteering at the Scripps Brain Injury Treatment Center in Encinitas where he re-taught reading to patients with brain injuries.

His lifetime hobby was the love of restoring and driving antique American cars; from Ford Model T's and Plymouth "Woodies," to a 1964 Ford Falcon convertible and even a Powell truck.

He was active in the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, the California Retired Teachers Association, and the Nickerson Family Association.

Doug enjoyed many close relationships with family and friends, the theater, collecting antiques, going to car shows, and volunteering in his grandchildren's classrooms.

Memorial Service is Sat., Aug. 29, 1:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, Calif. 92081.