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The Pinecone
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May 2016 • 3 •
All New Resident bios are written by Jacqueline Besteman, Kirby Pines Resident
Married for 63 years, Robert (Bob) and Gracie Quick join
Kirby Pines from their previous home in Memphis. Before
settling in Memphis, they lived in Washington, D.C., Florida,
and Oklahoma. They are blessed with 3 children and 7
grandchildren.
Bob’s military service was two-fold, serving four years in the
U.S. Navy as 3rd Class Petty Officer, followed by eight years
in the U.S. Air Force as Technical Sergeant. Training in the
Navy included Great Lakes Training Center plus Aviation
Schools in Florida in Squadron VF-11 (The Red Rippers).
Aboard the USS Oriskany, CVA 34, Bob and his mates
continued on to their ultimate destination, Korea. Discharged
from the Navy in 1956, he received The National Defense
Service Medal, China Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
and the United Nations Medal. He enlisted in the U.S. Air
Force Reserve in 1957 as a Staff Sergeant, required because
Bob worked on Propeller and Jet engine aircraft during this
time. He was discharged from the Air Force Reserves in
1965. In recognition of his performance, Bob was awarded
Silver Flying Wings as a Flight Engineer and was selected to
be Head Loadmaster of his Squadron.
In civilian life, Bob was employed by the Federal
Government for 32 years, retiring with the title of Air Route
Traffic Controller. Gracie co-founded and co-owned EM
Printing, LLC. Hobbies and interests include genealogy
and fellowship (Bob); sewing and picture puzzles (Gracie).
Music preferences include 1940’s and 1950’s with Bing
Crosby ranked high in the mix.
We are pleased that Bob and Gracie Quick chose Kirby Pines
for their new place to live. Bob will find common ground
with the substantial block of retired service men and women
in our Community. For Gracie, there is a cadre of residents
around the puzzle table who are always glad to welcome a
new pair of sharp eyes needed to “conquer” complex puzzles.
welcome to
3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115
Robe r t & Gr ac i e Qu i ck
Ma r k & Che r y l Maxwe l l
Mark and Sheryl Maxwell, both born in Colorado, come
to Kirby Pines from their previous home in Cordova, TN.
Married for 50 years, their family consists of 3 sons and 2
granddaughters.
Mark’s military service was with the USAF, serving 23 years
at Whiteman AFB, Hue Phu BI Army Installation (Republic
of Viet Nam), Offutt AFB, Grissom AFB, Maxwell AFB,
Langley AFB, and Ramstein AFB in Germany. Mark’s
profession in theAir Force was Meteorologist; he retired with
the rank of Lt. Colonel. In 1964, the U. of Northern Colorado
awarded Mark a BA Degree in Math and Physics; and, in
1973, the U. of Nebraska awarded him a MA Degree in
Management. In 1965, the U. of Northern Colorado awarded
Sheryl a BA Degree in Mathematics; the U. of Nebraska at
Omaha awarded her a MAT in Mathematics Education in
1985; and, in 1994, the U. of Virginia awarded her a PhD in
Mathematics Education. She was on the faculty at the U. of
Memphis, College of Education for 14 years, retiring as an
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education.
Honors and special recognition for Mark, Bronze Star, Air
ForceMeritorious ServiceMedal with Four Oak leaf Clusters,
Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Humanitarian
Service Medal. Sheryl was Principal Investigator (PI) of 4
Eisenhower Title II Grants, Co-PI of a Teacher Quality Grant,
and Co-PI of a National Science Foundation Grant. She was
President of the U. of Memphis Faculty Senate, and earned
Associate Professor Emeritus status in 2009. Reviewing the
myriad honors and recognition received, Sheryl tells us that
being “Grandma” is her most prized title.
Hobbies and interests include for Mark, wood working,
golf, travel, and fishing; and for Sheryl, sewing, needlework,
crocheting, knitting, fishing, playing the violin and hand
bells, and travel. We welcome Mark & Sheryl - Enjoy!