Birth date: Mar 13, 1928 Death date: May 28, 2006
Helen Riley Nichols, 78, of Decatur, died on Sunday, May 28, 2006 in Decatur. Memorial services celebrating her life will be 3 pm Saturday, June 3, 2006 in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at the corner of Mound Road and Nort Read Obituary
Dear George and family, So sorry to learn of Helen's passing. I'm sorry I didn't know her longer but I'm thankful for the few years that I had. Please accept my deepest sympathy. She has been in my prayers as you and your family will be.IN Sympathy,ShirleyHer third cousin once removed Southampton, PA US
George,thank you so much for sending me the literature from Helen's services.I was so sorry not to be able to attend.I hope that the floral arrangement with the angel that Kris Nelson and I sent will fill a special place in your heart when you see your angel in your yard. My mother passed away a few months ago, and someone sent my Dad an angel that he placed in the backyard where they used to watch the birds and squirels. He found great comfort in having his own angel above and in their yard. I know how much you two loved the view in your yard from your picture window.Please know that Helen holds a very special place in my heart.She was my first boss as a new RN and hired me straight to day shift before I had finished school. I will never forget her.Bonnie Matthews decatur, IL US
To the Nichols FamilySeveral week before she died, Helen called and asked if I would say a few words at her memorial. It was a request I had never had before from someone who knew their death was imminent. On the phone she was calm and seemed accepting of her future. I couldnÃ?â??ââ?¬â?¢t know how she was in private moments and with her family.When I was president of the Fellowship, Helen was vice-president. It was many years ago, in the 70Ã?â??ââ?¬â?¢s I think. In the last few years my memory has become very bad. I tried to remember some events from that time to tell you. No luck, the details are just gone!But, the impressions are very clear! Here are my feelings of that period.She was such a joy to work with,Never complained, just said "IÃ?â??ââ?¬â?¢ll do that",A rare combination of competenceAnd good nature,Plus a gentle and insightfulSense of humorMy frequent comment to others is"If you have to be president of anything,Make sure Helen will be vice-president,She makes it fun and easy"One last comment, in Ã?â??ââ?¬â?¢97 ,I asked her what authors she liked. She decided send me a list.She did, three pages full. Her closing , on page three was "Thought it might work better if I sent you a list.THERE WILL BE A QUIZ!..HELEN" Decatur, IL US
George and Family, Helen was a joy to know and we mourn her passing with you. She was not just our cousin, but also our dear friend. You are in our thoughts. Love, Bob & Deb Pittsburgh, PA US
George and Family:My deepest sympathies with your loss and my prayers I offer as comfort to solace your soul and maintain your memories.She will always be very special too me and is walking with the angels as I write this.God BlessLinda & Joe Mulberry, FL US
George,Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your wife. I will be thinking of you and your family in the days to come. Will look forward to seeing you this summer at Dr. Artime's office when I clean your teeth. Love, Lori Decatur, IL US
Dear Mark & Family: Mrs. Nichols must have been a joy to live with. I did not know her…but from her obit she lead a full life and was truly a pioneering spirit. God Bless you all. Mt. Zion, IL US
Dear George, I am so very sorry to hear of the death of your wife. I know you shared so many interests and you will miss her dearly. I will be thinking of you in the time to come. Ann Andersen Aurora, CO US
I am sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed east amherst, NY US
Helen was a wonderful cousin. We are going to miss her very much. We will miss all her cheerful letters and news of the family as well as all her help on family history. Sincere sympathy and will be thinking of you.Joan and Janet Sudbury, ON Canada
