Stephen H. Nicholls. Courtesy photo.

Stephen was born in Cokeville, Wyoming on Aug. 16, 1931, to Stephen L. and Iris M. Nicholls.

He passed away June 3, 2025, in Lakeport, California.

After high school Steve joined the U.S. Army and became a paratrooper. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Crowder, in 1951. After he was honorably discharged, he attended Oregon State University, receiving a doctorate in pharmacy.

In 1958, Steve, Margaret and daughters, Jackie and Toni, moved to Healdsburg, California where he had his first job as a pharmacist.

In 1963, with the addition of their third daughter Tammy, the family moved to Lakeport and purchased Lakeport Drug Store. In 1964 Nichi was born and the family was complete.

After owning Lakeport Drug Store for over 30 years, he sold the store. He then worked as a relief pharmacist in Lakeport until he retired in 2003.

Steve loved skin diving, bottom fishing, camping in Fort Bragg, yoga and bike riding. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially the OSU Beavers and looked forward to his daily phone calls with his friend Don Browning discussing the S.F. Giants and 49ers.

Steve was predeceased by his parents, his devoted wife, Margaret R. Nicholls and his best friend and companion, Buddy the cocker spaniel.

He is survived by his daughters, Jackie (Rob) Akins, Toni (Frank) Chilton, Tammy Nicholls and Nichi Winchester; grandchildren, Alesha (Dan), Stephen, Melissa, and Cory (Shannon); and three great grandchildren, Robby, Maddie and Jordan. He is also survived by his sister, Norma Bessy of Myrtle Point, Oregon.

Stephen H. Nicholls. Courtesy photo.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeport Post Acute for their kindness and care of our Dad over the past two months.

Donation in Steve’s memory may be made to, Joy Madeiros Veterans Museum, 857 11th St., Lakeport, CA 95453.

We miss you, Dad.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Thursday, June 12, from 4 to 5 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m. with graveside interment to follow at Hartley Cemetery.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.