Bette A. Nichols

Bette Ann Nichols, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008, surrounded by her children. She was born May 27, 1923, in Lawrence, KS, to parents Charles C. and Sue Jo Hood Palmer. In 1945 Bette graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, MO, where she was actively involved in the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority. After graduation she worked as a ticket agent for Mid-Continent Airlines in Tulsa, Kansas City and Shreveport. Bette married her one true love Allen C. Nick Nichols on November 1, 1945, in Shreveport, LA. They lived the majority of their life together in Humansville, MO, where she initially worked as a medical assistant for Dr. G.G. Robinson, and where later together they owned and ran Palmer's Dry Goods Store. They were both instrumental in the development of the United Methodist Church in Humansville as well as the production of the Humansville Centennial. Together they enjoyed traveling and evening card games with friends. Nick preceded her in death in 1983. Bette moved to Price, UT, in 2003, and made many good friends at the Heirloom Inn. She appreciated a good book, a cat on her lap, and loved spending time with her family, especially Jackson. Bette was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her children, JoAnn Nichols (partner Rick Marsh) of Vancouver, WA, David Nichols (wife Suzanne) of Wellington, UT, only grandchild Jackson Nichols, sister Charlene Skidmore (husband Robert) of Springfield, MO, and niece, Margaret Sue Skidmore. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Humansville United Methodist Church Pastor Janice Beadleston officiating; the family welcomes visitors at the church following the service. A private graveside service will be held prior to memorial service, as Bette will be interred next to her husband in the Humansville Cemetery, under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Humansville United Methodist Church or the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860. Mom, may your memory be eternal. PDF Printable Version

Bette A. Nichols

May 27, 1923 - June 27, 2008