Paula S. Herger

Greenland, NH – Paula S. Herger, 67, of Greenland, formerly of Vero Beach, FL and Midland County, MI passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home with family by her side after a struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Aurora, CO August 13, 1954, a daughter of the late Joseph F. Herger and Jeene (Sabins) Long. Paula graduated from the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA, attended nursing school and then served in the US Navy as a Navy Corpsman.She received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Northern Michigan University and her Master’s in education from Saginaw Valley State College in University Center, MI. She enjoyed music from a young age and excelled as a pianist and also enjoyed percussion and the guitar. Paula taught music in the Michigan public school system for 22 years where she shared this love with her students. She served as pianist and organist at several churches over the years and while living in Vero Beach, FL was the music director at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach. Besides always having a song in her heart, Paula was known for her enthusiasm and energy for life. Paula was an avid artist, musician, enjoyed quilting, reading, and poetry. She also loved physical activities of dancing, swimming, and biking. Being in nature hiking brought her much joy. She was always taking on new experiences including Yoga and becoming a meditation instructor and coach. Paula was also known for her great sense of humor and love of travel and fun. Paula was a free spirit and had an amazing sense of humor. Paula wanted her family and friends to know that this was not a goodbye but “until we meet again.” Paula made a trip to Michigan to visit friends a short time before her passing; this was a celebration with many laughs, music, food and friends. She made her home in Greenland, NH to be near her daughter since 2020 coming from Vero Beach. She leaves her daughter Cassandra Peacock of North Hampton NH, three randchildren, McKenna Peacock, Brelyn and Marlia Endert, her sisters Elizabeth McCright, Julia Denny, Lillian Herger, her canine friend Sunny, nieces, and nephews. Paula’s joyful loving spirit will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Louis Peacock in June of 2002. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, Fl. Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.

Paula S. Herger

August 13, 1954 - October 21, 2021