NICHOLS, Delbert Lee, Jr.

The White Mountain Independent Show Low, Arizona 09/11/2009 Delbert Lee Nichols Jr., 63, of Snowflake died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. He was born Aug. 21, 1946, in Winslow to Delbert Lee and Florence June Reidhead Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Tink; mother June; five sisters, Peggy (Wayne) Watkins, Aloma (Bob) Gardner, Pearline (Gary) Griffin, Lorena (Jack) Pearce and Darlene (Jerry) Peck; eight children, Dee Nichols, Doug (Cyndee) Nichols, Tiffany (Charlie) Ballard, Heather (Matt) Johnson, Deana (Drew) Griffin, Kami Nichols, Adam (Celeste) Nichols and Jeremy (Kelly) Nichols; two stepdaughters, Hillary Bish and Jamie (Zach) Rogers; 22 grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His father Delbert Lee Nichols Sr. and daughter-in-law Coleen Nichols preceded him in death. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many church callings. Del served a mission to the Central States and loved doing missionary work. He served in the Navy and was a dentist for 33 years. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Granting Del's wishes, a private graveside service was held Aug. 31 at the Snowflake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to Hospice Compassus and Palliative Care, 1789 W. Commerce Drive, Lakeside, AZ 85929 or to the Missionary Fund of the Church. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled the arrangements.