April Showers bring May Flowers

Nichols, Phyllis Jean (Anania)
Apr 7, 1940 - Apr 25, 2009
Preceded in death by parents, Bruno and Sabina Anania; sister, Ann Marie. Survived by husband, Jack; children and spouses, JoAnn and David Medeiros of Omaha, Steven Nichols of Omaha, Karen and Lloyd Rose of Wesley Chapel, FL, Kevin and Deborah Nichols of Papillion, Colleen and Eric Newton of Omaha, John Nichols of Beatrice, NE; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Rose (Leonard) Kohout, Theresa White, and Josephine Wiman; brother, Anthony (Debbie) Anania, all of Omaha; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
SERVICES Wednesday 9:30am at the 72nd Street Chapel to St. Peter Catholic Church at 10am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION with the family begins Tuesday at 4pm with Wake Service at 7pm all at the 72nd Street Chapel.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES 72nd STREET CHAPEL 1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664


April 29, 2009
Rose, Leonard, Michele and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Kyle and Michelle Clover,St. Louis, Missouri


April 29, 2009
Dear Uncle Jack and Family,

We are not with you today in body; However, please know that we walk along with you in prayer as you lay an extraordinary, loving, woman to rest, your wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Please feel our love with you.

Our sincere condolences, love, and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Michele, Jason & Jessica
~ Michele Kohout Desmond,Attleboro, Massachusetts


April 29, 2009
To the Family of Phyllis Nichols,
I knew Phyllis from the BSDC Family and Friends meetings. It was a comfort just to sit by her and know that she understood our collective struggles and emotions. She kept careful notes in a special spiral. I had no idea she was so ill. I will miss her.
My sincere condolances to all of you.
~ Linda Horton,Lincoln, Nebraska


April 29, 2009
I am thiking of your family at this sad time of loss.
-Robin Anchors (friend of Karen Rose)
~ Robin Anchors,Fort Walton Beach, Florida


April 29, 2009
Kevin, Deb and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. (Donna's Parents)
~ Bill and Diane Kubena,Brunswick, Ohio

April 28, 2009
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Bobby Kargle


April 28, 2009
To the Nichols Family:

I grieve with you for the loss of your wife, mother, sister, grandmother. I am so glad I was able to meet Phyllis when Karen and I were in Omaha last summer for our high school reunion. As Karen is like family to me, so are you my extended family. Please know you are all prayerfully thought of. May the peace of God fill you at this time, and give you strength to get through the difficult days ahead.

Vonda McEachern
~ Vonda McEachern,Colorado Springs, Colorado


April 28, 2009
Dearest Kevin & Debbie - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
God Bless You. Love, Ray & Bev
~ Bev Winans,Missouri Valley, Iowa


April 28, 2009
Dear Uncle Jack and Family,

I Searched The Omaha World-Herald obituaries for the previous three days and how appropriate to locate Aunt Phyllis on page 5. I know that she was proud to be an "Anania" but she was a "Nichols" for more years of her life, almost a half of a century. That is a major accomplishment in itself!

"5", "fivecents", "Nichols", however you put it, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother to the "Nichols" family. She loved all of you and she would burst with pride when she spoke of each of you.

Aunt Phyllis was a fine example of "LOVE". Beginning with the support to her parents, she stayed close to home to assist with her siser, Anna Marie. She was devoted to one man in "Holy Matrimony" for almost 48 years and a loving mother for nearly 47 years. After her family, rightfully so, because family came first, she continued to make a difference in the world. She was active in her community, serving as a Co-President to the PTA at Mason Elementary School to touch so many children and make a difference in their lives. She never forgot her extended family, friends, and neighbors, acknowledging countless birthdays, holidays, special occasions, and hospitalizations over the years. She kept everone near and far in distance, close at heart. She even found peace in a rainy day. The world needs more Aunt Phyllises.

I was praying that Aunt Phyllis would hang on for 2 more weeks until I got to Omaha so I could see one last smile with the sparkle in her eyes, hear one last laugh from her, feel one last hug from her, and hear her say, "Hi Shell". How selfish of me when she was suffering so badly. I hope that I am able to see all of you next week when I get to the big "O".

I know that Aunt Phyllis is in a better place looking down on all of you and awaits you with loving, open arms when our Lord calls. Until then, may you find comfort in knowing that she no longer suffers in our Lord's arms. May time and fond memories help to heal your pain and sorrow as you grieve.

Aunt Phyllis and all of you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. She continues to live on in the hearts of all of us that she touched and made a difference in our lives.

Our deepest, deepest, condolences, Love & Prayers, Michele, Jason & Jessica
~ Michele Kohout Desmond,Attleboro, Massachusetts


April 28, 2009
Uncle Jack and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Phyllis has always been one of God's Walking Angels on earth. Always soft spoken, with a kind word for all. Hearing her sweet gentle voice was always a comfort. She would always put a smile on my face whenever I talked to her; and I’m certain on everyone else’s as well. She was always being the Mom, the friend, the comforter; the person with wisdom and love to share with all. I’ll always treasure my memories of her. We are all sad for the loss of such a wonderful soul. She will always be an inspiration for all of us to emulate. Now she's watching over us all. We are all blessed to have a loving Guardian Angel. May God comfort you in all in the days and weeks to come. Love, Lenny Joe
~ Leonard Kohout,Los Angeles, California


April 28, 2009
Dave, Joanne, and family.
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prays are with you all. God Bless.
Linda Hernandez and family.
~ Linda Hernandez,Omaha, Nebraska


April 28, 2009
Dear Jack,Karen and family.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were so very blessed to have been able to spend sometime with you and Phyllis in Omaha. That will always be one of our most cherished memories.
Our love to you all.
Bill and Terry Smith, Ovid, NY


April 28, 2009
Jack & Family: So very sorry to hear about Phyllis..........what a very kind and loving person. Our prayers are with all of you. God bless
~ John & Sandy Bogema family,Omaha, Nebraska


April 28, 2009
Steve, my preyers, thoughts and love are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless
~ Salvatore Fois,Nuoro, Italy


April 28, 2009
Dear Jack and Family.My prayers and thoughts are with you.We were all so blessed to have Phyllis in our lives.She was a very special soul.Now we have a beautiful guardian angel to watch over us.Thankyou for all the wonderful memories and times.May God comfort and carry you all.Cousin Jeffrey
~ Jeffrey White,Omaha, Nebraska


April 28, 2009
Kevin, Deb, KT and Tim, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Elshaw family
~ Beavercreek, Ohio


April 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Mike and Sue Bolgar,Papillion, Nebraska


April 27, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in our prayers. God Bless. Mindy and Ted Bosanek


April 27, 2009
Steve, Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. All our love, Betty & Terry
~ Betty DuBois,Atlanta, Georgia


April 27, 2009
Kevin, Deb and BOYS, so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you. Dave and the girls.
~ Dave Kozol,omaha, Nebraska


April 27, 2009
Jack and family, Our sympathy on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Phyliss was an inspiration to us all. God Bless you -Love Marky & Bill Weeks.
~ Marky Weeks,Omaha, Nebraska


April 27, 2009
Uncle Jack,
We are so sorry for you loss. We are praying for you and the family. Hope to see you when we come to omaha in july.
David, Sherry
Thomas Franks
~ david franks, thornton, Colorado

April 27, 2009
I am so saddened by the loss of such a kind and loving person. My thoughts are with all of you.
~ Grace Meehan Eckler,Omaha, Nebraska

April 27, 2009
God Bless you, Jack and Family.
~ Mary Teresa Anania,Omaha, Nebraska

April 27, 2009
Dearest Nichols Family,
You all brought such joy to my dear friend. She so loves each and every one of you. She was and still is such an inspiration to me. The very gentlest person I have ever known.
~ Raydelle Meehan, Omaha, Nebraska