Billie Jean Nichols, age 80, passed away on December 19th, 2024 at her Placerville, CA home with her children and best friend by her side. Billie Jean was born in San Jose CA, on December 9th 1944, the 1st child of William (Bill) and Eugenia (Jean) Squglio. She lived an active outdoor life and enjoyed waterskiing, motorcycle riding, camping, fishing, traveling and gardening. While at home she loved to read, complete puzzles, watch the local wildlife on her property, and spend time with family and friends. Billie Jean worked in the electronics industry in what would become Silicon Valley and later, in the Real Estate field alongside her husband Del. She was preceded in death by her infant son Robbie, her sister Suzanne, her parents and her husband Del. She will be deeply missed by her children Robin and Erik, her 4 grandchildren, her sisters Diane and Darlene, her brother Michael, her longtime caregiver and best friend Kathy and many others, in her family and in her community, that knew and loved her.
