Paula D. Cannon
May 13, 1934 - February 7, 2023
Statement prepared by Montana Cannon, Paula's Daughter

Paula D. Cannon, 88 years old of Carson City, died February 7, 2023, from stage four kidney cancer. She'll be missed by her family & beloved: Carson City Historical Society, Tea Ladies, and Teddy Bear Club groups. Paula was one of the main organizers for fundraisers for the Carson City Historical Society.

Paula was the only daughter of Dorathea Elizabeth Weigelt Cannon & Paul W. Cannon of Roseville, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter Montana T. Cannon, NV, & her granddaughter M. Alexandria Cannon, Los Angeles, CA. Members of her family were co-owners of one of the famed Roseville, Ohio, potteries. We will go over more of her history at her funeral and hope you attend to hear more.

Paula obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1956. If she had written two dissertations she would have obtained two Doctorates, yet had two Masters degrees. She taught business administration at Grove City High School, Ohio, for a few decades. Many of her students won awards, and one was a national winner. Her main goal in her life was to be the most successful woman in the family.

The Carson City Historical Society will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Foreman-Roberts House's Carriage House, 1207 North Carson St., Carson City, NV. In lieu of cut flowers please, feel free to donate to the Carson City Historical Society.

Paula Cannon's funeral will be held at the event room located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd., Carson City, between Sassafras and Shoe Tree Brewing Company on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Parking for seniors is up close; others please park across the street if needed. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The funeral will start promptly at 2:45 p.m. and a wake will follow. Montana warmly welcomes friends of Paula to attend.

Statement edited by David Bugli, Sec. CCHS

Paula D. Cannon Memorial Service Planned for
Saturday, May 13, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Paula D. Cannon. She passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2023. Paula was a devoted Carson City historian, philanthropist and force of nature and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Carriage House beside the Foreman-Roberts House, 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV. May 13 would have been her 89th birthday. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to her beloved Carson City Historical Society in Paula's honor. Donations may be sent to the Carson City Historical Society, 112 North Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703.

Paula was active in the CCHS for many years, including activities at the end of 2022.

This is a photo taken by David Bugli in August 2013. Workmen are making preparations for the construction of the Carriage House, the annex to the Foreman-Roberts House. It was not uncommon for Paula to open the Foreman-Roberts House or the Carriage House, after it was constructed, for workmen and others who needed access to the buildings. In this photo she seems to be supervising the men digging the pit for the irrigation system...and perhaps she is. Apparently, the smoke from the forest fires (seen in the distance) did not keep her away!

Paula was a great organizer. She initiated and organized most of the Teas held by CCHS.

This photograph was taken Saturday, June 25, 2022. Paula Cannon (left) is sitting with Board members Donna McLaren and Kiyoshi Nishikawa under a tent at the Vintage Market site on Stewart Street, opposite the Carson Farmers Market. It was a hot, hot day, but these three spent hours at the CCHS information table, sharing information about the Society's activities. Paula was at the Vintage Market several Saturdays that summer. Paula was a great source of knowledge about the activities of the Society, and she was a promoter of CCHS.

Paula will be dearly missed.

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The Carson City Historical Society Reopens Each Sunday
Starting Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023

The Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) will be open from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. each Sunday, starting with Sunday, February 5, 2023, and plans to be open those same hours on Sundays until further notice. The address of the Society's two yellow buildings, the Foreman-Roberts House Museum and the Carriage House, is 1207 North Carson St., Carson City. Click HERE for a map link. Parking is available on Corbett and Rice Streets.

Visitors should first report to the Carriage House, the yellow building with the double doors just east of the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. They may start their visit there, where they can see exhibits and parts of the permanent collection. From there, the museum docent can escort guests to the Foreman-Roberts House itself, where the guests can experience a bit of early Carson City life and ambiance.

Docents reserve the right to limit the number of visitors at any one time.

To contact the Society in advance, send an email to carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call 775-887-2174 for further instructions. Parking is available on Corbett and Rice Streets. For general information about the Historical Society, go to CCHistorical.org.

Photo: Looking east from N. Carson Street down Corbett St., the Carriage House is on the left, to the east, and the Foreman-Roberts House Museum is in the middle of the picture. (Picture courtesy of Google maps.)