- Date Of Birth: January 2, 1959
- Date Of Death: January 14, 2019
- State: Arizona
John Patrick McNichols
John “Pat” McNichols, 60, of Scottsdale, lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on January 14, 2019. Pat was the beloved husband of Miki and cherished son of John and the late Lois Jean McNichols. He was the treasured brother of Megan (David, M.D.) Mahon and the late Mary McNichols. He was a dear son-in-law to Patricia and the late Henry Arndt and loved brother-in-law of Dawn (Steve, M.D.) Brown. He was a devoted uncle to Sean, Caylee and Scott Mahon, John (Danielle) Tallon, and Elizabeth, Paul (Dani) and Trisha Brown, and a great-uncle to many. Pat graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL, and earned a BSE in Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He spent more than two decades with CNA Insurance – rising through the ranks to the position of Assistant Vice President of Risk Control. He assumed the position of AVP-Safety and Health with Zenith Insurance Company in 2015.
If you met Pat, you instantly liked him. He could strike up a conversation with anyone (which he often did), and find common ground with everyone. He had a big personality and loved to talk sports, stocks or politics – always with the power of his own conviction but also always willing to entertain (and debate) other perspectives.
Pat made friends easily – but more impressive was the fact that he maintained so many cherished friendships throughout his life. If you were Pat’s friend, there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you. In return, he had so many treasured friends who would do anything for him. And he made every room that he entered brighter and more fun.
Pat was a man truly devoted to family. He cherished his wife, Miki, with whom he built a beautiful 30-year marriage. He was also totally devoted to his parents as well as his sisters and their families. His nephews and nieces adored him; he and Miki were so actively involved and invested in their lives.
Pat was a Third Degree Mason and an active member of the El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix. He also served on the Board of Governors for the Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, CA. In his 60 years, Pat profoundly influenced and impacted so many lives. He was a true extrovert who so purely enjoyed and appreciated the company of those around him. His upbeat and outgoing personality, sense of humor, devotion to family and friends, and zest for living brought so much joy to those who knew and loved him. Pat will be missed beyond words.
