Paula Greenfield died on the morning of Saturday, September the 4 ^th . After battling Alzheimers and an infection for several months. She was at her home in Newport, attended by her husband of over 60 years, Arthur, and her daughter, Belinda. She died in the home that she loved, surrounded by the love of her family, three days after her 85 ^th birthday.

Paula was a beloved wife, mother to four children, and grandmother to seven, all of whom she was devoted to. She touched and enriched the lives of everyone she met with her wit, strength of character, optimism, and endless empathy.

Throughout her life, she was dedicated to improving her community and the lives of everyone around her. As a social worker in Grand Island, Nebraska, she worked tirelessly to design and build a playground specially designed for children with disabilities, well before the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her dedication ensured that all children in her community could enjoy their childhood, regardless of their physical limitations.

Paula's strength was shown in the 1970s, after she had been passed over for a promotion because she was a woman. She successfully sued the state of New Mexico for gender discrimination, at a time when such fights were uphill battles. By prevailing in this fight, she ensured that women who came after her would face less discrimination and be able to achieve their career goals.

Paula was born on September 1 ^st , 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from the University of Miami, where she met and fell in love with her husband, Art. She was well traveled, living throughout the United States. After she retired, she and her husband toured the world, living in England and visiting Italy, South Africa, France, China and Australia. After her world tour finished, she settled in Newport, where she and her husband built the house they would live in for 26 years.

Paula is survived by her husband Art, her children Rachel, Belinda and Brad, and her grandchildren Shoshana, Melaura, Phillip, Ariel, Alex, Siobhan and Veronica.

A memorial for Paula will be held at the Sherman Campbell Funeral Home, 423 W. 2nd Street, Newport, WA at 2:00pm, Friday September 17 ^th .

She was a wonderful woman and a great wife.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Spokane .