(Esary),+Lynn+Wilks

Everett Rehabilitation and Care Center 1919 - 119th S.W. Everett, WA 98204
 * (Esary), Lynn Wilks**

**1969:** After graduation I attended Willamette University, Washington State U. and Skagit Valley College—from which I graduated.In the fall of 1961 my parents and I moved to Reno, Nevada.For the next 7 ½ years I lived there and at a small ski resort in Calif.In Reno I met my husband, Maurice.We moved to Seattle, spent a year there and then, at long last, returned to Mt. Vernon.Maurice is a research electrician at the Everett plant of Boeing.I’m employed at Seattle First National Bank in electronic data processing.We have 3 children:Ceanne 8, Reese 6, and Noel 2 ½.There also are 2 dogs and 2 cats—a real two and four legged zoo.


 * 1979:** Twenty years have passed. Where did it go? What in the heck has happened? How does one ever begin? There is a l-o-n-g blurrrrr of events over the two decades but nothing really earth-shaking or outstanding comes to mind at this time. Perhaps when I've finished this epistle something momentous will emerge from the dark recesses of my inactive brain; I certainly hope so--one must have at least one or two noteworthy things happen in twenty years of living. I spent the two years following graduation in college--receiving AA and Secretarial Science degrees. The fall of '61 saw my parents and me moving to Reno, Nevada. Lived in Nevada and California for the next six years. My son, Noel, who will be 13 in September, was born in Reno. Was divorced for the first time in 1966. In '67 moved to Seattle, married, and a year later we all moved back to Mount Vernon, where I have been ever since. Started work for Seattle First National Bank in 1969, received a few promotions and was really settled into a banking career when the rabbit died and in April of 1973 Nansi Lynn Wilks was born. The "pill" does NOT always work. She was a mistake but one I'm certainly not sorry for. Spent the next three years staying home and playing mother, wife and housemaid for the first time in my adult career. Eventually the great tidal wave of bills began to close over our heads and I started contemplating another job in addition to my housewifely duties. In May of 1976 I became employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a dispatcher for the Mount Vernon Police Department and have enjoyed every weird minute of the past three years with the local "Storm Troopers." My off-duty time is spent chasing around after two very active children--Noel is active in numerous sports (we just finished Little League Baseball season) and social activities in and out of school. He will be entering the middle school in the fall and has added girl watching to his activity list. Nansi oversees her big brother in all that he does. She will be entering the first grade this fall. I'm earning every gray hair I'm getting. Was divorced in '77 but have discovered that the old story about the "gay divorcee" is just a fairy tale. Anyone revisiting their place of origin can always locate me at the Gestapo Headquarters--we'll be more than happy to put you up for a lengthy stay at City expense in our wonderful "hotel" accomodations. To sum it all up--two years of college; two marriages; two divorces; two children (wonder if that's my magic number); and three cats; numerous guppies--am not planning on adding to any of the above listed categories. Am certainly looking forward to the reunion and promise to recognize you and say, "My, you haven't changed a bit" if you promise to do the same.

**1999:**Married twice but neither time was a “keeper.”Two children, Noel age 32 and Nansi age 26.No grandchildren yet but thanks to Nansi I have two grandkitties I get to spoil when I visit her, Seven and Solo. Have worked for the City of Mount Vernon for the past 23-plus years; 10 with the police department and the past 13 as administrative assistant of the fire department.In other words I’m one of those lazy “government employees” who makes all the money, gets all the extra perks and doesn’t have to do anything.NOT! Main hobby, but one that I have shelved as of late, is participating in the Community Theater.Managed to win the award for best actress one year.My love of the theater hasn’t lessened over the years. Being a couch potato by nature, I am addicted to watching professional sports on TV.Basketball is at the top of my list, followed by baseball, and then football and golf (if Tiger is playing).Naturally I avidly support the Sonics and Mariners but I’m also a fan of Brian Wallace, Spreewell, Dennis Rodman, and super-favorite Charles Barkley, and Gary Payton (of course).You could say I’m a sport groupie. Hopefully, by the time the next reunion rolls around I’ll be able to report that I’m a grandmother and have been named manager of the Sonics so I can travel with the team.


 * 2009:** [I'm sorry to report that Lynn suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been on life support (ventilator) for some time. She is confined to a bed and finds speaking difficult because of the ventilator. During this past year her daughter gave birth to Lynn's first grandchild, a girl. Cards and notes to Lynn can be sent to the above address.--J.G.]


 * Nov. 1, 2010:** Lynn died and is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in La Conner. Classmates arranged for a grave marker, spring 2012.