Beverly "Alma" Nicholas

Beverly J. “Alma” Nicholas, 85, of Marysville, died May 19, 2013 after a long illness.

She was born April 24, 1928 in Goodells to the late Eli and Pearl Kivel. She married John G. Nicholas on June 19, 1948 in Marysville.

Mrs. Nicholas was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and going up north to Higgins Lake. She was a long time member of Marysville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John; two children, Reg Nicholas and Nanette Glaze; three grandchildren, Jade (Debra) Glaze, Chris (Natalie) Glaze and Reggie (Olga) Nicholas; three great grandchildren, Madalynn Glaze, Olivia Nicholas and Charlie Glaze; her sister, Erma Lower; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the Marysville Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 in the Marysville United Methodist Church. The Reverend Barbara E. Welbaum will officiate.

Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville. Pallbearers will be Reggie Nicholas, Jade and Chris Glaze, Nick Thomas, Steven Nicholas and Tom Anglebrandt.

Memorials may be made to Marysville United Methodist Church.