Mary M. Nicholson

Mary M. (Peggy) Nicholson, 73, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2016, after a struggle with cancer. She leaves behind a city full of longtime friends, clients and family who love and respect her for a lifetime of making a difference in this world.

Peggy is survived by her granddaughters, Ashley Nicholson of Goleta and Alissa Nicholson of Marietta, GA, her daughter-in-law Cathy Nicholson of Marietta, her sister-in-law Sandy MacCulloch and husband Bill of Lincoln CA, nephews Greg Erspamer of Eugene OR and Brad Erspamer of Castro Valley CA and their families, stepdaughter Debbie Gibson and stepson Rick Gibson of Canyon Country CA, and by friend and former husband Stan Nicholson of Goleta.

A celebration of Peggy’s life is planned for Friday, April 22, 2016, starting at 3pm in the Theatre of Valle Verde, located at 900 Calle De Los Amigos in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Peggy’s honor to Planned Parenthood or The National Park Foundation.