In the first year as State President of the AARP Oregon office she met Hugh Sowers, who would become a life long friend and companion. I first noticed something was happening when Hugh, who used to come to the office earlier than other volunteers, didn't ask for me to fix him toast and coffee because he hadn't eaten prior to arriving. Then, Nellie approached me shortly thereafter and asked me if I could print out a photo we had of Hugh. Aha! I said, we have a romance developing here. And sure enough, Hugh and Nellie had some great times together. Nellie and I talked about being the first ones in our families to divorce and how difficult a transition that was then as compared to now--but obviously she made the best of everything and was such a role model for many young women like myself. We will miss you Nellie. Pam