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Dorothy NICHOLS Obituary
She was born Dec. 8, 1910, in Pemberton County, W.Va., the first of 10 children, to Ernest and Julia Mae Bowman. Dot was a loving, strong, caring and joyful mother, wife, grandmother, friend and patriot. Her love of walking and the stars and stripes were evident in her everyday life. Dot was an avid gardener and looked vibrant on her three-wheel bike. Inducted as the first female member of the Phoebus Lions Club (1993) she achieved many awards including the Melvin Jones Award and many 1st and 2nd place fundraiser titles for Journey for Sight. She faithfully worshiped at Langley Christian Church for many years and most recently at Smith Memorial Baptist.
Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Ulsaker; husband, Kenneth Nichols; sisters, Gussie Reely and Nina Seaman; brother, Clifford Bowman; and grandson, Stefan Ulsaker.
She is survived by her siblings, Eunice Yingling (Al), Ernest Bowman, Bethena Bennett, Marguerite LeBeau, Mabel Good, Bonnie Showalter (Buddy); and her family that spread five generations; children, Sam Ulsaker (Melva), Lara Lauder, Jerry Nichols (Roxie), Connie Pope (Chester), Carol Washburn (Ken), George Nichols (Carol Hayes); grandchildren, Sherri Horun, Scott Ulsaker (Angie), Tammy Wenthe (Richard), Todd Ulsaker (Mary), Melissa Ulsaker, Shane Neifert (Sherry), Julie Ridlon, Tere Clark (Jen), Leonard Pope (Kathy), Kara Sellers, Amanda Nichols; great-grandchildren, Shaun Lutman, Reagan Mashaney, Danielle Moss, Seth Ulsaker, Hallee Gorrell, Dustin Cronister, Halley Wenthe, Brette, Christian and Ally Ulsaker, Jessica Nelson, Rachel Pinto, Seth, Aaron and Rebekah Neifert, William, George, and James Ridlon, Makensey, Ashtyn and Kirsten Clark, Kain and Justin Pope; great-great-grandchildren, Austin Dahlenburg, Abygale and Maggi Mashaney, Maddie and Maelee Moss, Kennedy and Braydon Gorrell, Annelise Pinto.
Her celebration of life will be held at Langley Christian Church on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Langley Christian Church. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Kenneth Nichols at Arlington National Cemetery on Oct. 13, 2010.
May her pure love and joy live on in others. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Hancock
September 16, 2010
Nichols Family, What a gracious and beautiful woman. Her spirit and love will certainly live on in all that she touched in her life time. May God wrap his strong arms around you as you go through this loss.
September 16, 2010
May God Bless all members of Aunt Dorothy's family. We love all of you.
God is Good.
Love,
Donna & Clif
Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier
September 16, 2010
To George and the entire Nichols family, we wish to extend our sincere and loving condolences during this difficult and sorrowful time. May all of the wonderful memories of a life time comfort you now and in the future.
Bonnie & Alley Mittelmaier
September 16, 2010
we cherish your friendship and love you showed us we will miss you, your neighbors charlie, roberta and keren
sam perry
September 16, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
September 16, 2010
Miss Dot was one of the first people I met when I moved to Hampton. She was an amazingly kind and caring person and a wonderful neighbor. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She was respected, loved and admired by all who met her.
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