Betty Beatrice Harris McNichol

Betty Beatrice (Harris) McNichol, former resident of West Nyack, New York passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at The Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born July 18, 1923 in Pueblo, Colorado to Rolph Fredrick Harris and Zerelda Elizabeth Little. Betty's family later moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where she attended school.  She met William McNichol in Little Rock while he was in basic training.  They had a whirlwind courtship and married on August 10, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill and Betty later moved to Nyack, New York where they raised their two sons Bill and David. After Betty worked for many years at Orange and Rockland, the couple retired to Mesa, Arizona. Betty moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho after the death of Bill, to live near her son David.

Betty was an avid reader, loved horses, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, had a collection of turquoise jewelry, and enjoyed nothing more than gazing at the western landscapes.  Betty was content and happy in life. She was also a great example to her family of kindness and had a forgiving nature.

Betty died at the age of 92 after having a life full of love for and from her family. She was proceeded in death by her parents and siblings.  Her husband, William Francis McNichol and her two sons, William Rolph McNichol and David Michael McNichol.  She is survived by her two daughter-in-laws: Robin (Bill) McNichol, Julie (David) McNichol, and four granddaughters: Krysti (Robert) Buchanan, Michelle (Robert) Hammond, Ashlee (Matthew) Washburn, and Heather (Jason) Nulph.  Betty is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Ella, Bennett, Ethan, Grace, Felicity, Jacksen, Jemma, Brogan, Olivia, Kinzlee, and Kate. 

Mass will be held Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Nyack.  Internment will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack, New York.