Marsha Rae Nicol

Marsha, 82, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 in Draper, Utah surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 1, 1944 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Don and Peggy Marley. Marsha married Michael Rue Nicol on August 18, 1967 in the Salt Lake Temple where they were sealed for time and all eternity.

At the age of 9 she moved to Walla Walla, Washington with her family where she graduated from Walla Walla High School (Wa-Hi). She then attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho and later had the opportunity to move to Provo, Utah to attend BYU. That is where she was introduced to Michael on a blind date through mutual friends. Not long after, they married and quickly began their journey of raising a family and building their life together. Marsha dedicated her life to raising their five daughters and supporting Michael in his career.

Marsha was an accomplished seamstress and blessed her family with that talent by creating anything from cute summer outfits and dresses for any and all occasions. Most often her daughters could be seen wearing matching dresses tailor made for their individual personalities. Her other interests included, baking, shopping and decorating. She spoke fluent French and had a secret talent of playing the piano. Marsha was fun loving and witty with a spunky sense of humor that kept us laughing. We must also mention her love of Diet Dr. Pepper that sustained her until the end.

Once her girls were grown, Marsha worked as a lunch secretary at Terra Linda Elementary where she recognized each student and could recall their name and lunch number. Aside from raising her girls, we would say this was her favorite job. Marsha then went to work at a law firm as a legal secretary from which she retired. She spent her retirement traveling with her husband, enjoying girl’s trips with her daughters as well as her mom and sister. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family.

Marsha was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she faithfully served in many leadership positions including, Relief Society President and in the stake Young Women’s presidency. Marsha had a love for the youth and their programs. One position, in particular, that she loved was her time spent on the leadership committee for Brighton’s Young Women’s camp. She was often found kneeling at her bedside in prayer and found comfort and strength in her faith.

Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael, her sister Brenda Ramirez of Walla Walla, Washington, her five daughters, Holly (Wade) Lloyd, Natalie (Steve) Blaser, Christie (Keith) Winberg, Marchel (Tim) Paget, Rachelle (Ryan) Hughes, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:30am-11:00am on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Anderson and Goff Mortuary located at 11859 S 700 E, Draper, Utah. Funeral services to follow at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Camp Williams on Monday, August 24, 2026.

A very heartfelt thank you to the caregivers at Ashford Memory Care in Draper, to Renew Hospice and Jackie Bringhurst, NP with Bryterson Medical who selflessly cared for Marsha.