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RITA JOYCE NICKEL
April 6, 1933 ~ January 28, 2015
Rita Joyce Nickel, 81, passed away Wed., Jan. 28, 2015 at Peace Health Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. She was born on April 6, 1933 in Livingston, MT to Neil and Esther (Sutherland) Trowbridge.
A longtime Washougal, WA resident, Rita worked as a librarian for the Washougal School District, working at both Gause and Jemtegaard Schools.
She will forever be remembered for her love
of raising her children and being around her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rita is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Richard Nickel; sons, Richard "Kip" Nickel and Jeffrey (Denise) Nickel; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service for Rita on Fri., Feb. 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery.
Straub's Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of arrangements.
To send condolences or to sign the online guest books, please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com and www.columbian.com/obits.
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Dear Dick, Kip and Jeff.....I am so sorry for the loss of our Dear Rita. I have such great memories of your family. It may not "fit" my age...but Rita was so cool! God Bless and comfort you.
Dave Stout
February 6, 2015
Kip, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take care.
Darrel & Bonnie Stump
February 5, 2015
I will really miss Aunt Rita. She was always a very special person in my life. I am so happy I spent many good times with her these past few years. She was my favorite Aunt. Love to Uncle Dick and Family.
Dana and Bob Gross
Dana and Bob Gross
February 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss of Rita. I have many fun memories of all our dance lessons and recitals. She was a great person and teacher. Thinking of your family during this time.
Janette Cejka-Madden
February 3, 2015
Rita was one of the special ones. Always a kind word and a warm smile. A classy lady from head to toe. We are sorry for your loss but rejoice because she is singing with the angels.
In friendship, Carl & Michelle Olson
February 3, 2015
I am praying The Lord Jesus comforts you. I loved my Aunt Rita. I am so sad that I can't be at her graveside service. I am having brain surgery on February 6th. I am sending my love to you, Uncle Dick, Cousin, Kip and Cousin Jeff.
Wendy Nickelson
February 2, 2015
Our condolences from the Hagensen Family. Don, Frances, and Tim
Don Hagensen
February 1, 2015
We came to know Rita as the best neighbor one could possibly hope for. She was genuinely supportive and caring to our entire family. Over the years, she became like family to us. A beautiful person, both inside and out, we will miss that twinkle in her eyes and the special giggle in her laugh.
Our love,
Bonnie and Alan
February 1, 2015
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