She was called Dutch because she was entered into a a baby beauty contest and won the "duchess" award and her father nicknamed her Dutch.
She stayed home and was a homemaker and was incredibly talented with her hands. Not only was she an interior house painter, she made wedding and bridesmaid dresses for many family members. She could sew anything and she made all of her own clothes, made dresses for her daughter, altered clothing, made cushions, baby blankets and curtains etc. She made intriquent doilies, numerous crafts and pottery - she was so skilled that she was able to sell her projects for additional income.
Life was good for her until 1987...She went to a chiropractor for an adjustment on her back and he was unaware of the deterioration of her spine and when he manipulated her back she was unable to walk again. She refused to sue and lived the rest of her life only able to walk for approximately 1 minute at a time. Even with all of her adversities she always found a way to keep busy with a new "project" and accept her situation.
Dutch was loved by everyone she met and she will always be missed!! I love you Mom!!! Rest in heavenly peace with Gram and Gramp.
She was called Dutch because she was entered into a a baby beauty contest and won the "duchess" award and her father nicknamed her Dutch.
She stayed home and was a homemaker and was incredibly talented with her hands. Not only was she an interior house painter, she made wedding and bridesmaid dresses for many family members. She could sew anything and she made all of her own clothes, made dresses for her daughter, altered clothing, made cushions, baby blankets and curtains etc. She made intriquent doilies, numerous crafts and pottery - she was so skilled that she was able to sell her projects for additional income.
Life was good for her until 1987...She went to a chiropractor for an adjustment on her back and he was unaware of the deterioration of her spine and when he manipulated her back she was unable to walk again. She refused to sue and lived the rest of her life only able to walk for approximately 1 minute at a time. Even with all of her adversities she always found a way to keep busy with a new "project" and accept her situation.
Dutch was loved by everyone she met and she will always be missed!! I love you Mom!!! Rest in heavenly peace with Gram and Gramp.