Sam Nichols Obituary
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Born on August 3rd, 1954, Sam spent his life enjoying all things sports, fishing, and the company of his friends and family. Sam was a decorated athlete with deep familial roots in the Yamhill-Carlton area. His achievements included becoming an all-star athlete of his senior class at Yamhill-Carlton High School in 1972 and earning the title of Most Valuable Player of the Shrine football game in 1973. After retiring from sports personally, Sam passionately coached ladies' fast pitch softball as well as JBO baseball for the team his son, Kyle, played for.
His favorite achievement of all was the beautiful family he built with his loving wife, Karin.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Nichols, Sr., Alene (Tipton) Nichols, and a sister, Linda. He is survived by his wife Karin, son Kyle (Brylie), daughter Courtney (Jimmie), five brothers: Dean, Ralph Jr., Keith, Larry, Ed, and two sisters: Carolyn Love and Joyce Yeaman. Also, many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by this community, but never forgotten because Sam is a legend to those who knew and loved him.
Please join us to celebrate Sam's life and share beloved memories in his honor on Saturday, August 23rd at Baker Creek Community Church (325 NW Baker Creek Rd, McMinnville). Service to begin at 10:00am with on-site reception to follow. Casual attire is requested (OSU sports theme preferred). Bring your friends and tell your stories.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sam, please visit our floral store.
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