Vernon E. Nichols, age 83, passed away on May 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his spouse of fifty years, Lou Wefers; his beloved dog, Stretch; parents, Agnus & Verne Nichols; sister, Carolyn Dropik; and brother, Dale Nichols.
Vernon lived in Arizona for over 80 years. Vernon retired in 1988 from Phoenix College after 34 years of service. He and his spouse traveled the world for many years and were avid bridwatchers. Vernon was an accomplished artist, woodworker, animal lover and a social butterfly.
He is survived by his nephews, Mike Dropik (Jan), Steve Dropik (Joan), David Dropik (Tina), and nieces Melinda Kennedy (Ron) and Sherri Dunlap (Jim), and several grand-nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
Many thanks to the Park Senior Villa Assisted Living staff and Suncrest Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Arizona Humane Society in remembrance of Vernon.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageMaryvale.com for the Nichols family.