Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | July 2022 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' Phyllis Peterson has moved to Kirby Pines from her former home in Germantown, Tennessee. She and her late husband have a son, Lance. Born in Moscow, Idaho, Phyllis lived in the north- west (Washington State and Oregon) before relocat- ing to Memphis in 1977. Her husband came to teach at the University of Memphis. Moving to Memphis in August, the hot humid weather was a shock. But, the friendliness of Memphians and the southern home cooking soon won her over. Phyllis took classes at the University of Memphis. She did some photography for The Helmsman, the school’s daily newspaper and taught some pre-school and adult education classes. Photography continues to be a hobby as well as knit- ting and reading. She collects dolls and yarn. To exer- cise, she walks. Phyllis recently returned from a trip to Ireland. She has visited all of the states except Alaska and Rhode Is- land. She has also been to England and Italy. Her proudest accomplishment: She quit smoking 35 years ago. You must find Phyllis and include her in your circle of friends. You will find her warm, friendly and eager to be active in Kirby’s lifestyle. Phyllis Petersen Aphra & Peter Claverie Married for 60 years and parents of two daughters, Pe- ter and Aphra moved to Kirby Pines from their home in east Memphis. Natives of New Orleans, Louisiana, they moved to Memphis to be nearer to one of their daughters. Peter was instrumental in the building and directing of the Episcopal Conference Center in New Orleans. Aphra served as registrar and director of admissions for the Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans for 15 years. Travel destinations of the Claveries include Rome, Switzerland, Paris, and England. They have many memories of these picturesque adventures, especially Rome and Switzerland. Through the years, Peter has enjoyed woodworking, antique cars, and rooting for the New Orleans Saints. Aphra loved painting, cooking and singing in her church choir. We are happy the Claveries chose Kirby Pines for their new home. You’ll find then warm and friendly so, make them feel at home and include them in our resi- dent activities. NEW RESIDENTS