Betty
Betty Nichols
Betty J. Nichols of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Otsego. She was born November 1, 1935 in Cheshire to Frank and Ruth (Mudgett) Trutsch and graduated from Allegan High School. For over 20 years she was employed at Alamo Nursing Home.
On February 17, 1956 in Otsego she married
Jack V. Nichols
, who died in 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a son,
Ralph Nichols
; a grandson, Ralph Nichols II; and a brother, Harold Trutsch.
She is survived by her children, Esta Nichols and John (Heather) Nichols, both of Otsego, and Rose (Mike) Peters of Pullman; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Breedveld, Thomas (Meghan) Nichols, Roxanne (Shawn) Quibell and Deanna (Gavin) Willard; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Simpson; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may meet with Betty’s family at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, beginning at noon on Saturday, March 28, 2015 until the time of the service at 1:00 P.M. with celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta.
Contributions in memory of Betty may be made to the Otsego Rescue Fund.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Dawn Forney
March 25, 2015 at 1:01 pm
My prayers are with you Esta, John ,Rose & family .Betty was a warm hearted person .Always put others before herself .A hard worker always a smile .Gods speed Betty .R.I.P.
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Diane (DeGood) McPherson
March 25, 2015 at 2:36 pm
Esta, John and Rose ,
So sorry for the loss of your mother, a warm smile I am sure you will miss. My Sympathy
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Jim Hoffman
March 25, 2015 at 6:55 pm
Dear John and family, my Sympathy for you on the loss of your Mother. Losing our Mom’s are so hard for us. I lost my Sweet Mom in January.Keeping you all in my prayers.
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Sarah(Seekman)Isbrecht
March 26, 2015 at 12:23 am
John, Amber, and Tom my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Sue Parsons
March 26, 2015 at 6:19 am
John and Heather Sorry to hear about your loss if there is anything we can help with let us know.
You’re in our thoughts.
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class of 1980
March 26, 2015 at 4:23 pm
The class of 1980 send their deepest condolences to the Nichols family’s.
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Diane lee (Nichols)Beam
March 26, 2015 at 8:04 pm
John, Esta , Rose and families- may you find peace in the knowledge that Aunt Betty is in the arm’s of the angels, never to be unhappy or sick or lonely from this day on!
Aunt Betty was a great person to know. She was always smiling
and ready with a kind wordto everyone!
Even though I have not seen her often in quite a few years, she is
always in my heart.
Reply
Linda (Tuffelmire) Muienzer
March 28, 2015 at 9:06 am
To all of Betty’s Family
Sorry to hear of Betty’ s passing. We were neighbors when we were younger. It has been a few years since I last talked to Betty. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
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Tina & Bart Junker
March 28, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Esta, John & Rose
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Such a sad loss. I’m so glad that she was a part in my life. Ive known her all my life….I will sadly miss her. Remembering our childhoods, makes me smile.
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Pamela & Shanon Bryant
March 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Esta and Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. She will be remembered as a steadfast worker with an easy going attitude who enjoyed her Tab and Snickers at break time.
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On February 17, 1956 in Otsego she married
Jack V. Nichols
, who died in 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a son,
Ralph Nichols
; a grandson, Ralph Nichols II; and a brother, Harold Trutsch.
She is survived by her children, Esta Nichols and John (Heather) Nichols, both of Otsego, and Rose (Mike) Peters of Pullman; grandchildren, Amber (Jason) Breedveld, Thomas (Meghan) Nichols, Roxanne (Shawn) Quibell and Deanna (Gavin) Willard; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Simpson; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may meet with Betty’s family at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, beginning at noon on Saturday, March 28, 2015 until the time of the service at 1:00 P.M. with celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta.
Contributions in memory of Betty may be made to the Otsego Rescue Fund.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Betty Nichols
Condolence Messages
Dawn Forney
March 25, 2015 at 1:01 pm
My prayers are with you Esta, John ,Rose & family .Betty was a warm hearted person .Always put others before herself .A hard worker always a smile .Gods speed Betty .R.I.P.
Reply
Diane (DeGood) McPherson
March 25, 2015 at 2:36 pm
Esta, John and Rose ,
So sorry for the loss of your mother, a warm smile I am sure you will miss. My Sympathy
Reply
Jim Hoffman
March 25, 2015 at 6:55 pm
Dear John and family, my Sympathy for you on the loss of your Mother. Losing our Mom’s are so hard for us. I lost my Sweet Mom in January.Keeping you all in my prayers.
Reply
Sarah(Seekman)Isbrecht
March 26, 2015 at 12:23 am
John, Amber, and Tom my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Sue Parsons
March 26, 2015 at 6:19 am
John and Heather Sorry to hear about your loss if there is anything we can help with let us know.
You’re in our thoughts.
Reply
class of 1980
March 26, 2015 at 4:23 pm
The class of 1980 send their deepest condolences to the Nichols family’s.
Reply
Diane lee (Nichols)Beam
March 26, 2015 at 8:04 pm
John, Esta , Rose and families- may you find peace in the knowledge that Aunt Betty is in the arm’s of the angels, never to be unhappy or sick or lonely from this day on!
Aunt Betty was a great person to know. She was always smiling
and ready with a kind wordto everyone!
Even though I have not seen her often in quite a few years, she is
always in my heart.
Reply
Linda (Tuffelmire) Muienzer
March 28, 2015 at 9:06 am
To all of Betty’s Family
Sorry to hear of Betty’ s passing. We were neighbors when we were younger. It has been a few years since I last talked to Betty. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Reply
Tina & Bart Junker
March 28, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Esta, John & Rose
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Such a sad loss. I’m so glad that she was a part in my life. Ive known her all my life….I will sadly miss her. Remembering our childhoods, makes me smile.
Reply
Pamela & Shanon Bryant
March 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Esta and Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. She will be remembered as a steadfast worker with an easy going attitude who enjoyed her Tab and Snickers at break time.
Reply
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