Iris Dell Williams
January 26, 1938 - October 5, 2011
Obituary
Iris Williams passed away peacefully October 5th at her son Keith’s home surrounded by her family. Born January 26, 1938 in Twin Creeks (Mt. Rainier) WA, she also spent years in Kansas, Roseburg OR and Edmonds and Shoreline WA. Iris returned to college with her cousin Karen Edwards, graduating at the top of her class June 2, 1978 earning her Registered Nursing degree. She worked at Stevens Hospital over 30 years until retiring. Her love of nursing led her to Maxim, where she provided in home health care and flu clinics. Those who met her knew they were in the presence of someone special. Iris loved family reunions, Thanksgiving and Christmas, but most of all her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Charles Williams and her children, D Keith Nicholson and Janet Kischel, her husband Don and children Paige and Jordan. Grandchildren include Misty Nicholson, her daughters Talia and Keila; Rodney Nicholson Jr and siblings Dallas and Jenny. Also surviving are children Matthew and Theresa Williams and grandchildren Michael, Maia, Joey, Julie and Katie. Iris was preceded in death by son Rodney Nicholson Sr and sister Carol Rasmussen. She leaves behind sister in law Pauline Clayton, Brother Eldon Zane, brother in Law Richard Rasmussen and special friends James Laycock, Virginia and Mary. Remembrances would be welcome at Seattle Union Gospel Mission or Saving Grace Animal Shelter in Roseburg, Oregon.
I remember this beautiful face. Iris was so kind to me. I am so sorry for the family’s loss.