Lawrence William Nichols

Lawrence W. Nichols (Larry) passed away at the age of 90 on August 24, 2014 at 11:05 am in Phoenix, AZ. He was born April 20, 1924 to Robert Cooper Nichols and Daisy Irene (Parfit) Nichols in Millarton, North Dakota. He had a total of 10 children, 6 from his first marriage and 4 from his second. He married Mary E. Craig on July 2, 1960 and was married for 50 years before her passing in 2011.

He was a long time member of The International Brotherhood of Carpenters. He was a loving, caring very well respected man. Reading and watching old-time western shows was his favorite past times.

A long time Angel’s baseball fan as well as one of the first ushers at the Anaheim Stadium in 1963. He loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally. The kind of man that would help anyone at any given time.

Survivors:

Mother in law –Muriel Craig

Daughters- Bonnie Mitchell, Bobbee Williams, Bette Sayre, Becky Bohn, Barbra Johnson, Tabetha Heagy

Sons- Bill Nichols and Mike Nichols

Sister- LaVern Richardson

19 Grandchild, 39 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren

Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary. His parent Robert and Daisy, Son John, daughter Susan, Father in law Clarence Craig, son in law Nick Mitchell, 6 brothers and 6 sisters.