Betty Bernice Valline-Nichols
July 11, 1929 – July 15, 2018
Betty Bernice Valline-Nichols of Moses Lake went to be with her Lord July 15, 2018, after a long struggle from a painful surgery. She was surrounded by three of her children and a step-grandson.
Betty was born in Osage, Minn. July 11, 1929, the daughter of Ethel Delia Thomas-Valline and David Howard Rue/Valline. Preceding her in death were her husband Reid Nichols, two sisters Ada May and Eileen Davine and four brothers Douglas H., Wesley T., Wardell W. and Dean O. She is survived by one sister Dorothy Elaine Monnet of Idaho.
She leaves behind her four children Arloa E. Gilmore of North Bend, Wash., Reida B. Nichols-Wegman and spouse Terry of Leavenworth, Wash., Peggy D. Guenther of Port Richey, Fla. and spouse Chuck and Lyle D. Nichols of Moses Lake, Wash. She had 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty married the love of her life Reid Nichols of Kent, Wash. They moved to Seattle, Wash., then to Kirkland, Wash. where Betty worked for Thriftway, then returned to Seattle . She retired from Safeway as a meat wrapper. Soon they picked up again and moved to Monroe, Wash. Once again they moved, to Coulee City, Wash. The last move was to Moses Lake, were she lived out her life.
She loved life, her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She taught family values, and did many family get-togethers as she was known for her skills as a great cook. She leaves a hole in our hearts but we know she is enjoying the Anniversary Waltz with her husband.
We would like to express our appreciation to everyone who touched her life, including Hospice who took such careful care of her, and to Bob Shepherd, her step-grandson, who has been by her side for three years as her caretaker, bus driver, run-around guy and casino partner.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 28 at 1 pm at MarDon Resorts, 8198 Hwy 262 SE, Othello, Wash.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Assured Hospice, 1417 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, Wash. 98837. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory.