Bernardeen “Ann” Nicoll

Bernardeen “Ann” Nicoll, age 92, of Mesa, Arizona, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on October 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Ann was born May 7, 1933 to John Albert Allred and Prudence Millett in Mesa, Arizona. She was sealed to her parents Byron Adams and Prudence Millett in the Mesa Arizona Temple in 1942 — a covenant that deeply shaped her faith and the love she carried throughout her life.

Ann married Kent Mortensen (deceased) and subsequently married her eternal companion, Donald LeRoy Nicoll, on September 29, 1973. Together they built a beautiful marriage and life of 52 years filled with faith, laughter, and enduring love. Their family grew to include 10 beloved children — Sherry Mortensen Brinkerhoff (Joe), Tammy Mortensen Ence, Donald Jr. “Nic” Nicoll (Julie), David Mortensen (Alice), Karen Nicoll Bybee (Michael), Stacey Mortensen Garrett (Doug), Trudy Mortensen Blount (Dave), Laury Mortensen Moulton (Webb), Adam Nicoll, and Sarah Nicoll Alvarado (Nelson) — along with 40 grandchildren,
~113 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Family was the center of Ann’s world and she cherished each and every one of them.

Ann’s love was both boundless and practical. She was organized, creative, independent and an impeccable homemaker who encouraged her children to develop their talents in sports, music, sewing and church service. She believed deeply in hard work and self-reliance and taught her family to find joy in the simple things — the smell of fresh bread, the joy of making their own clothing, the beauty of a sunrise, and the peace that comes from prayer.

Her children fondly remember her adventurous spirit and her love for the outdoors. Ann could often be found loading up the car for camping trips to Kohls Ranch, AZ and other places, often with just she and her kids, where she taught them to appreciate God’s creations and to live with gratitude and strength. She delighted in traveling with her family across the United States, especially to the coasts of California. She loved gardening, sewing, exercising, and living healthy, long before it was fashionable.

Throughout her life, Ann resided in Arizona, Utah, California, Oregon, New Mexico, and Colorado, blessing each community she called home.

Ann’s greatest legacy was her unwavering faith. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she dedicated her life to serving others. She held numerous leadership callings in the Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women’s organizations, as well as serving as a Sunday School teacher, Cub Scout and Girl’s Camp leader. Later in life, Ann and Don served faithfully for 16 years as temple workers in both the Manti, Utah and Mesa, Arizona Temples, and as missionaries in Nauvoo Illinois Mission.

Ann will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and deep love for the Lord. Her life was a quiet sermon of devotion, kindness, and faith — a legacy that will continue to inspire her posterity for generations to come.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1430 N. Recker Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205.

A Visitation and Viewing will be held at 9-9:45 am prior to the service. An Interment will follow the funeral service at the City of Mesa Cemetery located at 1212 N. Center St, Mesa AZ 85201

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.