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She Was So Proud

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Caryn

My husband, Bob Schulenberg’s grandmother, Nettie Knox, wasn’t born during the pioneer era, but she lived a life that echoed it in many ways. Born in Clydes Park, Montana, on June 30, 1909, to Orin and Eva (Landis) Noyes, she … Continue reading →

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Pushing Her Buttons

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Caryn

My grandmother, Harriet “Hattie” Byer was a woman of small stature…she stood just 5 feet…in her “tall” days…more like 4 feet 10 inches or less in her later years. While she was definitely short, Grandma was, nevertheless, feisty!! Every one … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Special Day

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Caryn

I never had trouble remembering Grandma Hein’s birthday. She’s my husband, Bob’s grandmother, so I didn’t grow up knowing it, but somehow it always stuck in my mind. I think it’s because every year, Grandma shared her special day with … Continue reading →

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Flexibility Is Key

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Caryn

Some people open gifts on Christmas day, and some people open gifts on Christmas eve, while still others end up celebrating the holiday on a different day, due to scheduling issues. Our family had done all three of these types … Continue reading →

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On Her Birthday

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Caryn

My grandmother, Anna “Schumacher” Spencer had a cool motherhood story, when she gave birth to her firstborn, a daughter, Laura “Spencer” Fredrick on her own birthday…August 3rd, 1912. It was my grandmother’s 25th birthday. Nothing was ever said as to … Continue reading →

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She Never Gives Up

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Caryn

My aunt, Jeannette Byer is an amazing woman. She just never gives up. Aunt Jeanette has suffered with Macular Degeneration for a number of years, but that does not prevent her from going out and walking every day. Her path … Continue reading →

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An Unbreakable Bond

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Caryn

When my oldest daughter, Corrie Petersen was born, it was one of the happiest days of her great grandmother, Nettie Knox’s life. Her first great grandchild had been born on her birthday. I had no idea Corrie was coming on … Continue reading →

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Hard Years

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Caryn

My uncle, Larry Byer was a Korean War veteran. When North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, Uncle Larry knew that the next few years would quickly become some of the hardest years of his life. He went … Continue reading →

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Tiny Mother Of Nine

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Caryn

My grandmother, Harriet Elizabeth “Hattie” (née Pattan) Byer was a tiny woman, just under five feet tall…in her tall days, but if you think that made her a “weakling” you had better think again. This tiny mother of nine children … Continue reading →

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