Betty M. Nickol

Betty M. Nickol, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Betty was born December 9, 1928 in Modesto, California, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Baker. She grew up in California and was a graduate of Oakdale High School in Modesto. Betty moved with her family to Indiana when she was about 21 years old.

Betty had a life-long passion for art. She was a renowned painter. Her work was represented by Art Galleries in Chicago, IL, New Buffalo, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH and East Hampton, NY. In 1969, Betty started a gallery in the 100 Center in Mishawaka named Gallery 100. This was the first business to go into the 100 Center.

Betty was a humanitarian. She possessed great empathy and awareness for those less fortunate and those that might not have gotten a fair shake in life. Betty was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling and particularly loved time spent in Mexico where she was fond of the Mexican people and their culture.

On July 7, 1972, Betty married Michael A. Nickol. They lived most of their married years in Mishawaka.

Betty is survived by her husband of over 42 years, Mike; a son, Jack F. Mougin III of Columbus, OH; two granddaughters, Nicole Marie Mougin of San Rafael, CA, and Danielle Elizabeth Mougin of Columbus, OH.

Besides her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her former husband, John F. Mougin II.

A Memorial Gathering Celebrating Betty Nickol's Life and Art will be held from 2 - 4 pm on Saturday, April 25, in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202. This was one of Betty’s favorite charities.