Michelle Nixon, age 69, died at her home in Oak Harbor on October 10, 2014. She had battled cancer for the past five years spending her final days on Hospice care.

Michelle was born June 18, 1945 in Ferndale, Washington, the middle child of Wes and Alice Whalen. She was married to Doug Nixon for the past 49 years. Michelle was an active member of the Oak Harbor Garden Club for many years and also enjoyed quilting and her Bunco group, the “Bunco Babes”.

Michelle is survived by husband Doug, one son Troy Nixon, grandson Zak Nixon, her sister Deannie Wallace and brother Denny Whalen.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Northwest, 227 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, October 24, 2014 at Wallin Funeral Home with a reception to follow. To share condolences and memories, please visit Michelle’s page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.