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Listed on 11/26/06

Celeste Marie

(Grebe) Nichols

formerly of Endicott, N.Y.

Celeste Marie (Grebe) Nichols, 38, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend, died November 1, 2006 from
complications associated with breast cancer. Celeste was born in Endicott, N.Y. She attended school at Thomas J.
Watson in Crestview Heights through the fifth grade. The youngest of the five Grebe kids, she was fondly referred to
around that neighborhood as 'Celeste the Pest'. She spent her winters skiing at Greek Peak, trying to beat her siblings
down Elysian Fields, and her summers were filled with backyard pool time, backpacking or camping with the family or,
a real favorite, 'hangin out' with the Berge's at Silver Lake. She became a strong athlete and was a great asset to the
many teams she later joined, swimming, diving, softball, and track. She moved to McLean, Va. in 1980 where she lived
for 6 years and graduated from Langley High School. She went on to attend college at the University of Wyoming. Upon
graduation with a degree in Parks and Recreation, Celeste returned to Virginia and began her career as a National Park
Service Ranger at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Vienna. Celeste's career as a Park Ranger spanned 13 years. Her
assignments included President's Park, National Mall, Grand Teton National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area. When not working, Celeste enjoyed skiing and playing softball. She also loved traveling to visit friends and family.
She valued communication and maintained contacts that lasted throughout her lifetime. Celeste leaves behind her
husband of 9 years, Jim, and their two beautiful children, Alexandra, age 7, and Hunter, age 5. She is also survived by
her parents, Lee and Mary Kay Grebe, Evergreen, Colo.; and her siblings, Sheilah, Vince, Lorie, and Margaret. Celeste
also has a large extended family. They reside all over the country with many living in New York, Virginia, and South
Dakota. Celeste had a zest for life like few others and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Cancer has
a way of consuming the afflicted person's life but Celeste chose not to let it dictate the way she lived. She showed
incredible strength and humor in all aspects of her life. She will be remembered for her infectious smile, unselfish
attitude and love for all God's creatures, great and small. Celeste went big and then she went home!

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Celeste's name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, www.komen.org.