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The Pinecone
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November 2016 • 3 •
welcome to
Are you or a family member ready to enjoy the
Kirby Pines difference in retirement living?
Call a Kirby Pines Retirement Living Advisor
at 901.369.7340 and join our family today!
All New Resident bios are written by Jacqueline Besteman, Kirby Pines Resident
Married for 59 years, Joseph and Sylvia Womick come to
Kirby Pines from their previous home in Memphis. They
have one son, Christopher F. Womick. Joseph’s military
service was with the U.S. Army, with the rank of Corporal.
While in the military, Joseph placed second in his class
at the Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia and later
became Medical Librarian at Fort Benning, GA.
Both Sylvia and Joseph attended Memphis State. Sylvia was
awarded a BA Degree in Elementary Education, teaching
10 years in Memphis City Schools and 9 years in Nashville
City Schools. Joseph graduated cum laude from Memphis
State with a Degree in Chemistry and a minor in Biology.
He also attended U. of Tennessee School of Medicine for
one year.
Joseph’s career was an interestingmix of Planning and Sales.
For example, as Assistant Chemist at the City of Memphis
NorthWasteWater Treatment Plant, he managed the General
Chemistry Laboratory. He was concerned with chemical
analyses for waste water process control, pollution control
studies, and studies required by governmental agencies. At
the Center for Laboratory Medicine in New Jersey, he was
General Manager, developing and implementing a plan that
moved the Chemo-Quant Division from a loss situation
to a 50% profit. His work at Warner-Lambert Company
saved the company over $3,500,000 by demonstrating that
products more acceptable to the customer group could be
produced ‘in house” at a lower cost of goods.
Get to know these new residents – it’s their time to make
new friends and become familiar with all that our retirement
community offers. Welcome, Sylvia and Joseph.
J oseph & Sy l v i a Wom i ck
J ames & J ean S tan l ey
James and Jean Stanley joined the Kirby Pines Retirement
Community from their previous residence in Cordova,
TN. Married for 26 years, they have 4 children and 10
grandchildren. In 1958, Arkansas State Teachers College
(now, U. of Central Arkansas) awarded James a BS Degree
in Math.
James served in the U.S. Navy with a rank of Lieutenant
Commander. A “career” military man, he served 24 years
as a Navigator and Meteorologist, retiring in 1978. His
assignments included Okinawa,Antarctica, Guam, Miramar,
and Monterey. Jean’s career was with Great Western
Financial for 43 years as an Administrative Assistant.
James is widely traveled, to New England, Germany,
Switzerland, Tahiti, Bermuda, Canada, Israel, New Zealand,
Columbia, Alaska, England, Canada, and Hawaii. Jean’s
travels include Cuba, Bermuda, New England, Canada,
England, Israel, Columbia, Panama, Alaska, Hawaii, and
Germany. James has received special recognition from the
Bartlett Senior Golf Club. Their music preferences include
Gospel and Blue Grass. Special interests include cooking,
golf, bridge, and reading.
James and Jean - welcome to Kirby Pines. For sure, you’re
not likely to have “time on your hands”. You’ll make
new friends and will have almost endless opportunities to
volunteer. An “open secret” - don’t be surprised if you find
your phone number on Cheryl Grimes’ speed-dial list of
residents who will pitch in when and where needed.