1925
Bonnie
2013
Bonnie Smith Nichols
May 23, 1925 — November 15, 2013
Bonnie Jean Smith Nichols
1925-2013
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and friend passed away peacefully the morning of Nov.15, 2013 at the age of 88. She was a member of the LDS church. She was born May 23, 1925 in Olathe, CO. to loving parents Lawrence Leroy Smith and Pearl Dean Trickle. Bonnie and her identical twin sister Betty, were the third and fourth of nine children. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on a ranch with a big family and through the years, she shared many stories of her remarkable childhood. She graduated from Olathe high school, class of 1943, where she and her twin sister Betty, were cheerleaders and honor students. She married her high school sweetheart Roy E. Nichols, Feb.15, 1945 in San Diego, CA during WWII. They parted ways after 45 years of marriage. In past years, Mom was a Hostess at Francesco’s restaurants in Granger and Midvale where she soon became famous for her scrumptious cookies and brownies, which were eventually sold at the restaurant. Over the years she recognized many patrons by name, everyone loved her. Her world revolved around her family and she loved spending time with all of them – – and she found great joy with her grand kids and great grandkids. She was an expert cook and loved fishing, camping, and gardening for countless hours in her beautiful yard in Taylorsville. She adored her dogs – Tiger, Gibson and Baby Doe. They preceded her in death and she always said they would be waiting for her at Heaven’s Gate. Their tails are wagging now!
Survived by her son, Paul M. Nichols; daughters – Sharon D. Nichols (Ibrahim), and Cathi J. Davis. She had 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Shirlene Peterson, Barbara Jasperson, and Pat Bartlet. Preceding her in death were her parents, twin sister Betty, sister Faye, baby sister Louanna and her brothers Merle and Todd. They will be waiting for her with open arms. Rest peacefully, our sweet Mom – – and thanks for giving us a lifetime of love.
Funeral services will Thursday, November 21st, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road in West Jordan. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm, and one hour prior to the services. A special thank you goes to her amazing caregivers at Summit Hospice; she loved Kim, Annette, and Father Wes.
1925-2013
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and friend passed away peacefully the morning of Nov.15, 2013 at the age of 88. She was a member of the LDS church. She was born May 23, 1925 in Olathe, CO. to loving parents Lawrence Leroy Smith and Pearl Dean Trickle. Bonnie and her identical twin sister Betty, were the third and fourth of nine children. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on a ranch with a big family and through the years, she shared many stories of her remarkable childhood. She graduated from Olathe high school, class of 1943, where she and her twin sister Betty, were cheerleaders and honor students. She married her high school sweetheart Roy E. Nichols, Feb.15, 1945 in San Diego, CA during WWII. They parted ways after 45 years of marriage. In past years, Mom was a Hostess at Francesco’s restaurants in Granger and Midvale where she soon became famous for her scrumptious cookies and brownies, which were eventually sold at the restaurant. Over the years she recognized many patrons by name, everyone loved her. Her world revolved around her family and she loved spending time with all of them – – and she found great joy with her grand kids and great grandkids. She was an expert cook and loved fishing, camping, and gardening for countless hours in her beautiful yard in Taylorsville. She adored her dogs – Tiger, Gibson and Baby Doe. They preceded her in death and she always said they would be waiting for her at Heaven’s Gate. Their tails are wagging now!
Survived by her son, Paul M. Nichols; daughters – Sharon D. Nichols (Ibrahim), and Cathi J. Davis. She had 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Shirlene Peterson, Barbara Jasperson, and Pat Bartlet. Preceding her in death were her parents, twin sister Betty, sister Faye, baby sister Louanna and her brothers Merle and Todd. They will be waiting for her with open arms. Rest peacefully, our sweet Mom – – and thanks for giving us a lifetime of love.
Funeral services will Thursday, November 21st, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road in West Jordan. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm, and one hour prior to the services. A special thank you goes to her amazing caregivers at Summit Hospice; she loved Kim, Annette, and Father Wes.
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