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Kimberlee NICHOLS Obituary

Spokane - "Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us." Kimberlee Nichols (49) unexpectedly departed her loving family on April 16, 2023. Kimberlee Nichols was born in Spokane, Washington, on November 12, 1973, to Shirley Lois (Long) Garland and Robert Guy Goddard. Growing up her pillars were her two sisters, DeVonia Cheyney, and Shirley Goddard. Kimberlee Nichols was a mother to Amanda Hoffman, Hope Colvin, Navarro Newkirk, and Sebastian Newkirk. She raised her children with love and devotion in Spokane, Washington, with her husband Caleb Nichols. Kimberlee had four beautiful grandchildren, Blake, Bayley, Brighton, and Malakai. They were a huge light in her life, and she loved being their mimi. Kimberlee was known for her compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others. She volunteered her time to anyone that needed help, no matter who it was or what they needed. She did all this while caring for her children. Kimberlee was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Lois (Long) Garland and Robert Guy Goddard. She is survived by her loving children, Amanda Hoffman, Hope Colvin, Navarro (Aryonia) Newkirk, and Sebastian Newkirk; her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, siblings, Shirley Goddard, DeVonia (Dan) Cheyney, and Lawrence Duggar.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on May 14, 2023.

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