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Margaret Nichol Obituary

Margaret Ellen Nichol, 87 of Nipomo, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at her home. "Peggy" was born in Conde, S.D., in March 1923. She married her high school sweetheart, Harry, in December 1941. Together they had lived in San Gabriel, La Crescenta, Alhambra, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and moved to Nipomo in 2004. She loved spending time with family, traveling and playing golf and was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed. Peggy is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harry; sons Richard (Christy) of Nipomo and Craig (Cheryl) of Palmdale, Calif.; grandchildren Jeff (Liz) Nichol, Julie Nichol, Troy (Angelique) Nichol and Tricia (Joe) Metzel; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of her life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the home of Harry Nichol. Call 929-4826 for more information. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in memory of Margaret Nichol to Marian Medical Foundation for Hospice, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria, CA 93454-9979.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 29, 2010.

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Julie Nichol

November 17, 2010

I love & miss you so much. I'm very grateful for the wonderful memories I have of you. Thank you for the wonderful example of a strong, loving woman you were.

Sherie Brown

November 3, 2010

Dear Friend, you will be missed. I loved the stories you shared and respected your honest opinions.

Jeff and Liz Nichol

October 30, 2010

Grandma how our hearts miss you but how we rejoice knowing you are in the arms of Jesus, who created you and made you to be the beautiful grandma and great grandma you were to us. We love you...

Craig and Cheryl Nichol

October 29, 2010

We loved her so much and will miss her smiling face and positive attitude. She is no longer in pain and at peace, but it is so hard on those left behind.

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