Marilou Nichols

Marilou Nichols passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 30, 1937, in Everett, Washington, Marilou lived in Stanwood, Washington.

Marilou Nichols, born July 30, 1937, in Everett, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026.

In early 1957, Marilou met Ralph Nichols at an Air Force dance. They married later that year on August 3, 1957. Ralph was the love of her life, and together they built a life centered on family and shared experiences.

Marilou and Ralph raised their three sons in the Seattle area and later spent their retirement years in Stanwood, Washington.

She had a deep love of the beach, and beginning in 1975 the family spent many cherished summers at McKee’s Beach, creating memories that will be treasured for generations. Marilou also loved gardening and volunteered for many years at the Arboretum in Seattle. In later years, she and Ralph volunteered together at Cama Beach on Camano Island.

Marilou had a special gift for storytelling and often shared stories of her childhood and cherished memories with family and friends.

Marilou is survived by her sons Brian Nichols, Brendan Nichols, David Nichols and his wife Meighan; grandchildren Dalton, Wyatt, and Grace; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Ralph Nichols, and her granddaughter Alexandra.

Marilou will be remembered for her warmth, her love of family, and the many memories she created with those she loved.

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Memory of Me

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow

of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways.

of happy times and laughing times

and bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

to dry before the sun

of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.