Erla Nicholas
March 10, 1937 ~ June 29, 2016
Erla Nicholas, 79, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Salem.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began one hour prior to the funeral service.
Erla was born March 10, 1937 in Miller to Charles and Clara (Stevens) Arbogast. She grew up and attended school in Miller, graduating in 1956.
On August 15, 1956, she married Roger Nicholas in Miller. They moved to Missoula, MT and lived in the area for 12 years, where they started their family and formed everlasting memories and friendships. They lived a short time in Spearfish, SD; however, Miller continued to be the place they would return to and always referred to as “home”. Erla continued to reside in Miller after the death of her husband.
Erla loved crafting and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Miller.
Survivors include her son, Randy (Jeanette) of Belle Fourche, SD; two daughters, Debbra (David) Olson of Sheridan, WY; and Lanett (Brad) Buche of Mitchell, SD; grandchildren: Trevor and Bryce Nicholas; Ryan and Kolbi Olson; and Mallory Buche-Arneson and Rachel Buche-Vogel; one greatgrandchild, Ensley Arneson; one sister, Avis; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and husband.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Erla’s arrangements.View current weather.
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Erla Nicholas.
To the Nicholas Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Steve, Scott and I are all thinking of you and your family. Steve & Julie Arneson Scott Arneson
So sorry for your load I so enjoyed Erla she was fun to visit with
To the Nicholas family, my deep sympathy for the loss of Erla. Her and Roger hold alot of memories for me. Roger use to work for Jimmie & Bub and we always stayed in contact with Erla after Roger passed. She was a wonderful person and I just want you to know how much they meant to us. Thanks for the memories.
My deepest sympathies. I so enjoyed your Mom’s wonderful sense of humor when I knew her @ GSS Miller. She was such a classy lady and that twinkle in her eyes will be missed. God’s blessings to you all.
During this time of loss, we at AseraCare Hospice, would like to extend our condolences to you and your family. The nurses and staff at AseraCare thank you for the privilege of being able to serve you during these difficult times. May the Lord bless you and keep you. – The AseraCare Hospice Team
Randy, Deb, and Lanett. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I remember her so well from the times spent at your house. She was a really nice person. Joanne