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Aug
29
Graveside service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Valley View Memorial Park
4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120
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Paul Clark Nichols passed away on August 9, 2025, of natural causes. He was born on July 5, 1937, to William and Madge Nichols. He had an older sister Billie, and 3 younger siblings Nellie, Ross and Blaine. He married Carol A Jones on November 3, 1956. They had 3 children, Joyce (Rick Olsen), William Harold (deceased Nov 2024) and Tina (Ed Rhoads) Barker. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren: Jennifer (Kelly), Brandon (Amanda), Taylor (Emily), Kellen, McCade (Britney) and Lauren. In addition, he had 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter with an additional 2 to be born this year. Mom passed away on March 8, 2010. He is survived by his daughters, brother, and grandchildren. He worked for Kennecott Copper his whole working life. He loved to fish and hunt and could tell you stories until your ears would fall off about his hunting adventures. Mom and dad loved being snowbirds for many years in Yuma, Arizona.
There will be a graveside service Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 am
Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Graveside service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Valley View Memorial Park
4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120
Send FlowersServices provided by
McDougal Funeral Home