lynn derby (helmke)
1960 |
These 50 years have been a great adventure. In 1965, I graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Nursing. While at UA, I was treasurer of my sorority, AOPi. I have been married to the love of my life, (Rev) David Helmke for 42+ years. We have been active in church and ministry. We have been blessed with our son, Matthew, our daughter-in-law, Heather, and three wonderful grandchildren: Saralyn, Sedona, and Philip. I have worked as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics, ICU, and telemetry, but the biggest and longest love was babies. I spent the majority years as a Neonatal Special Care Nurse (RNC). I also coordinated the Perinatal Bereavement Care Program at my hospital for almost 20 years. I retired 2 years ago when our son and his family moved back to the States after living and working in Northern Africa for 7 years. We were able to travel overseas to visit them, but it's so much greater to have them close so we can see them any time we want. They have settled in Tucson. We are thinking about moving back to Tucson sometime in the future.
(Last Updated: 2010) |
Lynn and Dave
2010 |