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The Pinecone
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April 2016 • 3 •
All New Resident bios are written by Jacqueline Besteman, Kirby Pines Resident
John Tienson and Nancy Simco come
to us from their previous residence in
Memphis. John was born in Chicago,
Illinois and Nancy in Rogers, Arkansas.
Together for 25 years, they have one
daughter, Heather.
John received a BA Degree from U. of
California Berkley; and a MAand Ph.D.
from the U. of Illinois, Champaign.
For 29 years, he was a Professor of
Philosophy at the U. of Memphis, and 20
additional years at several institutions.
The U. of Kansas awarded Nancy a
B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.s in Mathematics
and Philosophy. Her professional career
was at the U. of Memphis, as a tenured
Professor, Dean, and Department Chair.
Nancy’s interests include training
and showing golden retrievers; and
working with the Memphis Area
Golden Retriever Rescue Association.
She also is a member of the American
Philosophical Association, Association
for Symbolic Logic, and the Golden
Retriever Club of America. John’s
interest focuses on Philosophy. Much
traveled, John has visited Europe and
every State in the U.S. Nancy has
traveled “pretty much everywhere (her
words) except China, South America,
and Antarctica.
Welcome to Kirby Pines, John and
Nancy!
welcome to
3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115
John Tienson & Nancy Simco
Freda Alford
Born in Temple, Oklahoma, Freda
Alford comes to Kirby Pines from her
previous residence in Memphis.She and
her husband, Jimmy, were married 65
years, and they have 3 children and 2
grandchildren. Jimmie’smilitary service
was with the Navy during WWII. For
both him and his wife, photography was
their passion. After his stint in the Navy,
Jimmy and Freda owned and operated
the well-known Jimmy Alford Studios/
Alfred Photo Industry. Jimmy passed
away in 2015.
In retirement, Freda likes to stay busy
doing different things. Her travel
includes Mexico, Florida, and Hot
Springs, Ark; going to her home in Hot
Springs is a special treat. Music of the
40’s and 50’s is favored; and “Satin
Doll” was “their song”; the song title
also graced the boat moored at their Hot
Springs home. In 1956, the Memphis
Cotton Carnival crowned Freda Queen
of Scepter.
Freda made a wise decision when she
opted to join the Kirby Pines Retirement
Community. Many opportunities to
make new friends and participate in
the almost endless activities roster
(programmed by the masterful Cheryl
Grimes) await Freda. We wish her all
the best in her new home.
Charles & Peggy Gatlin
Charles and Peggy Gatlin come to
Kirby Pines from their previous home
in Springtown, TX. Married for 7.5
years, their blended family is comprised
of 7 children, 17 grandchildren, and 9
great grands.
In 1951, Mississippi State University
awarded Charles a BS Degree. From
1951 to retirement in 2008, he worked
as a Mechanical Engineer. Employed
by Lockheed Martin Aircraft and other
aircraft companies, his titles included
Aircraft Hydraulics Engineer and Flight
Control Actuation Specialist. Peggy
received a BS Degree and a MADegree
from the University of Memphis,
working for 43 years as an Educator
in Memphis City Schools and Desoto
County Schools.
Clubs and Special Recognition for the
couple include, for Charles, Master
Mason for 65 years; and for Peggy,
1976 President of Memphis Education
Association, 1986 Rotary Teacher,
1986; and 1992 Tennessee Teacher of
the Year for Newspaper in Education,
awarded by The Commercial Appeal.
Get to know Charles and Peggy Gatlin
– they’re good people; ones who
will contribute their experience and
competence to many of our volunteer
activities.