Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

My Jobs . . .

August 18, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

These first appeared in March of 2012 and I’ve added a few memories to them . . . My First Job I got my first job the summer before I turned 16 and it was in the neighborhood grocery. My Dad happened to be the meat cutter so I had … Read More

Memorial Contributions in Steve’s Memory

July 21, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Many Thanks to all those who gave Generous Donations Online, Mailed In and Dropped  off at our door in Steve’s Memory — We really appreciate the Support. Steve would be so proud! These are the Donors: Linda Hill Lewis Beam Jane and Bob Wakeland David Clifton Alice & Jerry Richie … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 12

June 23, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Steve’s hair turned white early, starting with his beard in his forties. With his white hair, large waistline, and wire rimmed glasses, I told him for years he needed to be Santa. At a Christmas family gathering about 17 years ago, our great-nephew Seth was playing in the living room … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 11

May 26, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In 2009, our daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl (which for publication, my daughter insists we refer to only as Ladybug). I got to be in the delivery room, so I was the first to hold her. As a grandfather, Steve was in heaven. She was perfect and … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 10

April 28, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In the last installment of this series, Steve had open heart surgery. Besides heart problems, Steve had been diagnosed with diabetes a couple of years earlier before he had open heart surgery and at the time, it was controlled with medication. Like so many his age, his knees were getting … Read More