Many of my fondest memories in childhood were spent at the Nienhuis home. I remember Jean and Mrs Ruth Abby leading brownies in their basement. They had a very cool "fort" up in the garage. Jean would bring us fizzies to drink in the backyard treehouse.
Even though I was prone to car and motion sickness, I was as invited to go on their sailboat and many other outings.
I may not have been her first choice of friends for Beth but I never knew it. She was always kind. We attended the United Church of Christ together so every major event was shared.
Ironically enough, we both lived on 7th Street growing up. And when my mom moved into Bell Tower on 5 th Street, both were neighbors once again! What a blessing.
Sending prayers to the family with love, Renee (Beardslee )Pigman