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Fall 2001
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Glenn Royce Nicola, SD '00
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Glenn Royce Nicola, SD’2000, was the
victim of a tragic automobile accident October 24, 2001 on Guam where
he was working at the Seventh-day Adventist Dental Clinic. Royce was
born November 28, 1972, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where his parents were
serving as missionaries.
Royce returned to the United States at age 13 with his sister, followed
two months later by their parents. While attending Mesa Grande Academy
one of Dr. Nicola’s best friends was Lori Christensen. Some years
later this friendship developed into love, resulting in their marriage
on December 23, 1998.
After his sophomore year of college, he spent a year as a missionary
in Yap where he taught school. At an early age, he expressed his desire
to follow his father, Quint Nicola, SD’69, and grandfather in dentistry.
His sister, Caroline, was his first patient.
In dental school, Royce took pride in developing review study aids for
his classmates and those to follow. Lori continued to be his loyal supporter
and soulmate. In August, 2000, the young couple accepted an assignment
to serve at Guam Seventh-day Adventist Clinic.
Dr. Nicola will be remembered by his friends and family members as a
consistent Christian, and an encouraging, steady, loyal friend.
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