Barbara was born July 7 1943, in Springfield, Illinois to Walter and Lila (Gorman) Tuetken. She married Kenneth Nichols on her 18th birthday in 1961. Barbara worked many jobs but her favorite had to be when she was the Wardrobe manager at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore, California. Everyone she worked with seemed to love her and her very low-key style. Barbara loved life to the fullest and loved visiting with all of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchild.
Barbara is survived by her children Karen Sisson, Connie Sisson and her son Kurt Nichols. Barbara’s youngest daughter Kathy Nichols entered heaven before her in 2016. Her grandchildren Derek Nichols, Heather Garcia, Aaron Nichols, Brooke Vogan, Paige Tompkins, Tanner Sisson, Jessica Sisson, Kate Li and Sara Pham. 20 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
Celebration of Life services for family and close friends will be held in the evening at Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa Arizona, Saturday May 6, 2023. Following in Lemoore, Ca will be another Celebration of Life Service, TBA.
Eternal Journey
I’ve started my eternal journey. Please remember my love for each and every one of you. As the butterfly leaves his cocoon, so I leave my earthly body. Be sad for a time but then rejoice for I am with the Savior and all who passed before me. I love you and can’t wait for the day we are together again.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Barbara was a great lady💖
Aunt Barb may you rest in peace. You will always be remembered and truly missed. ❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry for all of your loss. Your mother was such a great lady. I have some fond memories of spending time at your house when we were kids. I loved your mom. She was always the happiest person around always had a big smile on her face no matter what. Again sorry for your loss and my condolences.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Barbara was a great lady💖
Aunt Barb may you rest in peace. You will always be remembered and truly missed. ❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry for all of your loss. Your mother was such a great lady. I have some fond memories of spending time at your house when we were kids. I loved your mom. She was always the happiest person around always had a big smile on her face no matter what. Again sorry for your loss and my condolences.