Nichols, Barbara F.
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Barbara Florence Nichols passed away on December 25, 2013 at home after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born in 1951 and was a lifelong resident of the Dallas area. She graduated from W T White High School, followed by a BA degree from SMU, an MBA from the University of North Texas (CPA for 16 years), and later with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M. She practiced as a veterinarian for the last 16 years of her life; this was her true calling and passion. She is survived by her brother, James Nichols of San Clemente, California, and numerous lifetime friends; she is predeceased by her father, Dave Nichols, and mother, Marilyn Nichols. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Susan G Komen Foundation, Operation Kindness or the charity of your choice.
A Flowers Petal
A Flowers petal
so slowly
reaching its ornate beauty
Its presence
need not be understood
only perceived
as natures perfection itself
Nor dispirited
as the breath of life
leisurely subsides
its beautiful delicate feature
As one must realize
it occurs
as restless as the wind
to make way
for a blossom
that tomorrow will bring
-James Nichols
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Dr. Nichols cared for my beloved pets with sincerity and compassion. She eased my mind many times with her expert ability and sensitivity. I am glad to have known such a beautiful person.
Best wishes and prayers for you and your Sister Jim! She is in Heaven now watching over you! Joe Kenney
Dr. Barbara Nichols, my sister-in-law was a very special person. She cared for family, friends and animals of all kinds. She loved cats and had several of her own because she could not turn one away that needed a good home. She fought a long hard battle with cancer and would not give up. We will miss her so very much…
Jim, we are so sorry, Our hearts go out to you. I really wish we could help you during this process to ease some of your grieving. Let us know if we can do anything.
Love, Jill, Ryan and Jesse
Barbara was a brillant, funny, kind, and compassionate friend. I’ll always remember our extended conversations on a variety of topics.I miss her like crazy!
Oh, my. I am so sad and sorry to read this. My sweet cousin, Barbara. Jim, if you read this, I’d love to reconnect. Barbara treated my dog and we told stories about singing Little Nash Rambler in her bedroom on Nashwood (?) Such a spirit. All of my love, Nancy
Jim, We are so sorry to hear about Barbara. She was a good neighbor. Our daughter still lives in our old house on Scottsdale and would see and talk to her. We were happy to know you, your mother, and Barbara. We will keep you in our thoughts and wish you good things in your life.
My mom and Barbara have been good friends since I was a child. What I remember most about Barbara was her love of animals. I adored her dog Spencer and loved getting to throw frisbees for him in her back yard! I also remember when she had that cat that had escaped from the vet’s and found it’s way back to her house the whole way across Dallas, after several months. Barbara had an amazing spirit and I can’t believe she’s gone. Much too soon!
Today is the memorial in Barb’s honor. I feel surrounded by her love as I pet Annie, one of her beloved kitties. Barbara was one of my best friends. We were study partners in vet school. After we graduated, we kept in contact. We went to a week long seminar once a year together every year and talked for hours on the phone frequently about difficult or funny cases. She always had funny stories! I miss her so much. She was an amazing person.
Dr. Nichols was one of a kind. When I worked with her the first time I was nervous because I heard she was “difficult”. That proved to be false,she just liked things being done right. She motivated and supported a lot of people, including me. She is the reason I am working as a vet tech now and doing something I actually love. I cannot forget her love of ACTUAL books and dislike of texts. And her laugh. I’ll never forget that. Or the time she rode in the backseat to the EAC administering CPR to a puppy that had collapsed after getting vaccinated. She left in a panic and forgot her purse at the Petco- now that’s hard-core. Love you Dr. Nichols!
I met Dr. Nichols (Barbara) while in Veterinary School at Texas A & M and she was a good friend to Glenda and myself. A wonderful sense of humor and always ready to laugh. I can still hear her say, “Can you believe it!!!” I will miss a very good friend and colleague.
Dr. Nichols was so encouraging about my desire to become a veterinarian. She always asked about how school was going and trying to get me to apply right away. She gave me all of her old school texts and notes. It was so unbelievably generous, how much she wanted to help. She was always pointing things out to me on patients during exams. Not only was she a great teacher, but she had a wonderful bedside manner. She would cry right alongside clients during euthanasias, and I will forever remember the conversations she had about quality of life when people were having to make a tough decision about their pet. She really knew how to put things into perspective. Outside of work, she was always so positive when I talked to her. Asked how I was doing, always inquired after my father when I told her he had been diagnosed with a rare lymphoma, and just did her best to enjoy life.