Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | February 2025 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' We are pleased to welcome Kathleen Cruzen, moving from her previous home in Germantown. She and her late husband, Phillip, had three children and five grandchildren. After graduating from The University of Mississippi with a Home Economics degree, Kathleen had a successful career as a mother and homemaker. Being a mother and a "good shot" - she is an avid duck hunter - are her proudest accomplishments. Kathleen has many hobbies and interests such as needle arts, reading, gardening, water skiing and she and Phillip collected antique hand carved duck decoys. She follow the Ole Miss Rebels and her favorite band is the Grateful Dead. She has made trips Europe and to the countries of Brazil and Germany. She "loved the Food" in Germany, making it her favorite spot. In the U.S.A. Kathleen has visited the states of California, New York and Florida. The Junior League, Le Bonheur Club and Ducks Unlimited are groups in which Kathleen has participated. To stay active, she walks a mile everyday and is looking forward to joining water aerobics. Kathleen's friends describe her as fun loving and adventurous. No joke she is a real duck hunter. She says she never misses. You will want to get to know Kathleen, her many interests and enthusiasm make her a perfect fit for our Kirby lifestyle. WELCOME KATHLEEN!! Kathleen Cruzen Ron Crizer Ron Crizer, a lifetime Memphian recently moved to Kirby Pines from his former home in Cordova. At The University of Memphis, Ron earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He had a 40 year career as an ICU nurse at Methodist University Hospital. He is proud to have followed multiple generations of his family since the 1920's to work as nurses in the hospital where he was born. A veteran of the United States Army Reserve, Ron earned the rank of 3rd Class Quarter Master and served on the USS Forrester. In his younger days, Ron was an avid cyclist, he has slowed down and now enjoys contact bridge and billiards. He should find some new resident friends that share these mutual pastime activities. Ron has traveled to Italy where he has a special memory of seeing "The Statue of David". He visited The Czech Republic and Germany. The favorite sight in Germany was The Bavarian Alps. To stay active, Ron enjoys taking walks. He should find much enjoyment exploring the beautiful Kirby Pines campus. We hope Ron finds moving to Kirby Pines was a good decision. He should make new friends quickly and meet them for a bridge or pool game. Also, he should find someone to cheer on the Chiefs and Cubs with him. Make sure you find Ron and give him a warm Kirby welcome! NEW RESIDENTS