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The Pinecone
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June 2015 • 3 •
welcome to
3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115
Born in Murphysboro, IL,
Billy comes to Kirby from his
former home in Memphis. He
and his wife, Eileen Pentecost
Carr, were married 45 years,
and have a daughter and a
granddaughter. Eileen passed
away in 2000.
Billy graduated from S. Illinois
University with a BS and MS
Degree in Mathematics. His
career included employment at
IBM for 35 years in computer
programming, as well as a
teacher of computer languages.
Awards of which he is most
proud are (1) IBM Outstanding
Contribution Award; and (2)
U.S. Army Commendation
Ribbon. He has been a member
of the American Legion for 61
years. A veteran of the Korean
War, Billy was discharged with
the rank of Corporal.
Billy has a coin collection; is
a saxophone player; and favors
music from the Big Band Era.
Travel includes China, Japan,
England, France, Sweden,
Norway, and Switzerland; as
well as Mexico and Puerto
Rico.
Billy’s education and career
path in computers will give
him tools to help in our
volunteer opportunities. Give
him a warm welcome to our
community.
Billy
Carr
New resident, Doris Duke,
recalls her “brush with fame”
when she attendedHumes High
School with Elvis Presley,
George Klein, and Red West.
Elvis performed at school
functions and was a friend
to his classmates. A native
Memphian, Doris and her
husband, Jerry, were married
for 34 years; Jerry passed away
in 1991. They have 3 children
and 2 grandchildren.
Doris had two career paths,
as a Deputy Clerk for 13
years, in the Shelby County
Sheriff’s Department; and,
subsequently, was 17 years at
the Collierville Community
Center. She retired at age 72.
In retirement, Doris likes
dancing, cards, water aerobics,
watching old movies, reading,
and meeting new friends. She
has a 7-year old cat, Chloe.
Travel included New Orleans,
NewYork, SmokeyMountains,
Grand Canyon, California,
Boston, and Vermont.
Doris is a social outgoing
woman, with many interests.
More, we are a community
who welcome newcomers and
look for opportunities to help
them find their special niche in
our volunteer programs. You
made the right choice, Doris,
in joining us. Welcome home!
Doris
Duke
Married in 1954, Bob and
Barbara Hyland have led a
busy life raising 4 children,
being active in their church,
and establishing a dental
practice (Bob) and teaching
elementary school (Barbara).
Bob’s military service was
with the Marines, retiring with
the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
Both graduated from the U. of
New Mexico, where Barbara
was awarded a BFA in Music;
and Bob earned his BS Degree
in Biology and Chemistry.
He received his DDS Degree
at Baylor. They moved from
Dallas to El Paso, after Bob
received his license to practice
dentistry.
In addition to growing his
dental practice, Bob also was a
member of the Dental Society
and the Lion’s Club, taught
Bible classes, and was an Elder
in the Montana Avenue Church
of Christ. As part of her
involvement in their church,
Barbara taught Bible School.
She also was President of the
Dental Auxiliary, President
of the PTA, and led a Den of
Brownie Scouts.
Bob and Barbara acknowledge
that leaving their home in El
Paso was a difficult decision,
but have found a welcoming
atmosphere at Kirby Pines,
making the transition easier.
Bob & Barbara
Hyland
Pearl Sides comes to the Kirby
Pines from her prior home in
Middleton, TN. She is a retired
government employee, having
a 30-year career with the IRS
in the Auditing Department.
She graduated in 1950 from
Draughons Business College
with a degree in business.
Pearl was married for 57 years
to Amos Sides who passed
away in 2009.
She was a Sunday School
Teacher and is an active
member of the Harmony
Baptist Church. Her favorite
music is Gospel music and
Country music. The one place
she would like to visit is the
Holy Land; she also would
like to take a train trip to
Alaska. Her travels include
Hawaii, Southwestern United
States, Florida, Ohio, Smokey
Mountains, New England
States, and Michigan.
Interests include socials and
other get togethers with church
groups, collecting precious
moments, and reading the
Bible.
Get to know Pearl Sides –
she’s eager to “find her way” in
this new environment (we’ve
all been there), and has much
to offer Kirby Pines residents.
We are glad to have her as a
member of our community.
Pearl
Sides
All New Resident bios are written by Kirby resident, Jacqueline Besteman