Mary Louise "Lou" NICHOLS

1955 - 2023

1955-2023
Lou was born March 25, 1955, in Van Nuys, Calif, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Barbara and George Fuchs. She grew up on Ethel Ave. in Van Nuysn Calif. with her six siblings and a menagerie of cats and dogs. After attending St. Jane Frances de Chantal Elementary School, Lou graduated from St. Genevieve High School. She loved playing board and outdoor games with family and friends, throwing the tennis ball for the family's golden retriever, Guinevere and driving her little red Ford Pinto.
At age 18, Lou embarked on her 37-year career in the retail grocery business, primarily working at various Hughes markets in the San Fernando Valley, including the Van Nuys, Granada Hills, Sherman Oaks and Palmdale stores. She met her future husband at the LaCienega store.
On Aug. 18, 1979, Lou married William Nichols in an afternoon ceremony at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos, with Bill's son Eric serving as best man. The Nichols's resided in Palmdale, Calif. raising two sons Tim and Jon, until the couple retired to Tehachapi in 2007.
Lou passed away May 3, 2023. Her favorite vacation spot was Morro Bay. At home, she liked to garden, spend time with her grandchildren and undertake crafts projects. She was active in TOPS. Lou will be missed by her many lifelong friends and by her beloved dog Missy. She will be remembered for her quirky sense of humor, unfailingly kind heart and generous spirit.
Lou is survived by loving husband Bill, stepson Eric and wife Marisol, Josh and Brandon. Son Tim, grandsons Jason and Ryan, Tim's fiancée Michele and her two children Julie and Mikey. Son Jon and granddaughter Madison. Brother George Steven Fuchs. Sisters Mary-Jo, Marianne, Mary Ellen and Mary Christine (collectively known as the Marys), and their respective families.
She was predeceased by brother Gregory Earl in 1967.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a local animal shelter or food bank.
Services will be held at St. Junipero Serra Church, 42121 60th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93536 on June 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.