In Your Neighborhood: Expression of love at Merrill Gardens ~ Gig Harbor

Monday, February 16, 2009

Expression of love at Merrill Gardens ~ Gig Harbor

Debra Nesseth of Merrill Gardens ~ Gig Harbor (retirement and assisted living community) is shown in these photos with expressions of her love for the residents of Merrill Gardens.

Officially, Debra is the lead housekeeper at Merrill Gardens. Unofficially, she has a seemingly boundless natural gift for showcasing her design talents and creativity as she creates holiday and seasonal displays in a special lighted cabinet at Merrill Gardens.

Currently, Debra has combined photos of residents and past residents in a stunning arrangement on each shelf of the cabinet as a celebration of love between the couples intermixed with cherished knick-knacks, lace, and frills. Debra's merry spirit and cheerfulness plus her design talents make her beloved among the Merrill Gardens team members and residents.

4 comments:

Lorraine Hart said...: Alright Debra...another neighbourhood hero! Bravo!; February 17, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Jaynie Jones said...: Debra really is a phenomenal woman...; February 17, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Stephanie Frieze said...: It is so comforting to have good people to help care for our elders.; February 18, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Mizu Sugimura said...: Thank you Debra for going beyond the call of duty and the perimeters of your job description to lend your eye for beauty and talent for display to enhance the quality of life for your fellow man....; February 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM

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Stephanie Frieze
…has always liked to write. Her experience includes three years at the University Washington School of Communications studying journalism. She had a stint at the Chinook Observer in Long Beach. Raised in Bellevue, she’s lived in Gig Harbor for nearly 18 years. She and her husband have a home in Ilwaco, where they spend as much time as possible. This mother of four loves books, spending time with family and the color purple. Contact her at dbandstefery@comcast.net.

Lorraine Hart
…was born a nomadic mutt. She spent her life observing, writing and making music. She’s an unabashed carrier of the titles “hippie,” “feminist” and “liberal.” She’s resided in the South Sound since 1996 and is currently living above Joe’s Bay in Home. She juggles her time between being a caregiver, a writer, an artist, a musician, a minister, a wife, a mother, an advocate, a friend and a pilgrim – not necessarily in that order. Contact her at matlox@cablespeed.com.

Jaynie Jones
…is a Tacoma resident with diverse career tracks in broadcasting, journalism, teaching, health care, desktop publishing, floral design, special event planning and photography. She’s best known as long-time KOMO radio personality Jaynie Dillon and was once a familiar voice on Tacoma stations KTAC, KBRD-FM, KTNT and KNBQ-FM. Formerly a resident of Tacoma’s East Side, she’s volunteered in the Eastside Substation and with Safe Streets. Contact her at jaynie.jones@gmail.com .

Tracy Lebenzon
...is a blog contributor from Greenwater. Greenwater is the last stop before Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier and the surrounding wilderness areas. When not exploring the next mountain peak or forest trail, Tracy also contributes to the Greenwater Community Council and the Explore-Greenwater.com web site. He writes about topics ranging from favorite foot, bike, and snow trails to community events, local merchants and politics. Contact him at dmountains@explore-greenwater.com.

Joseph McGowan
…is a chaplain who supports patients, families, friends, nurses and doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being 67, he’s learned this about living: Meet people on their own ground and you will discover that this Earth is our special place to meet and support each other. His motto: Live now. Share yourself now. Every living thing you experience is a pure gift. Love all life unconditionally. Contact him at mcg9940@yahoo.com.

Mizu Sugimura
…is a third-generation Japanese American living in Federal Way. She’s married and a parent of one adult child. A lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Washington School of Communications. and served on Federal Way’s Diversity and Art Commissions. Her interests are politics, art, the history of minorities in Washington and family history. She’s written a self-published family history about her paternal grandfather. Contact her at mizusugi@yahoo.com.

Kim Thompson
…is a Grit City native who was born and raised in Tacoma’s Old Town neighborhood by the gulch. She boasts that she’s a former Lowell Leopard, Mason Mustang and Wilson Ram, a short-time PLU Lute and a longtime UW Husky. This former corporate businesswoman is a wife, a mom, a school volunteer, a substitute teaching assistant, a writer and a born-again distance runner. She has convinced friends from Bellevue that Tacoma is worth the drive. Contact her at kimricksy@comcast.net. ugi@yahoo.com.

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Expression of love at Merrill Gardens ~ Gig Harbor

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