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09/29/2004
Peggy Lee Hernandez
Ethel Pearce Nerger
Ethel was an extra special friend of my Husband and I. She would drive down to Belmont (where we live) from San Francisco at least 2-3 times a week. Everytime she came, she always brought a gift, a huge smile and a zest for life beyond no other. Her visits were like sunshine suddenly streaming in on a gray day. I own many pieces of Ethel's work and I cherish each one. She was such a great, unique artist whom I believe was way before her time. She lived in a beautiful Victorian house in S.F. I believe it was on 22nd street, but I'm not sure. We visited her many times. Her Husband's name was Alfred, but he wasn't like Ethel...full of life and fun. We took her to places and when people danced she and I would go out to the dancefloor so she could "Shake a Leg" as she put it. Remember, this is at the age of 73+ and carried on until she was at least 83+ years old.She could stay out there dancing all night if I'd let her. I worried about her age of course. I loved her very much and she was a very large part of my life for many years. There will always be a place in my heart that is set aside for my friend, Ethel Nerger. If you ever come across one her black and white prints called "Chinatown Chicken Coop" you'll see what she was really all about. I like Madonna and Child as she knew I wanted a child very badly. She may be gone, but she is certainly will never be forgotten in this house!
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