  Ellie Bonanno Ellie and her husband Justin ("Gus") were received into Maplewood's membership on December 18th, 1955. Away during the 80s and 90s, her membership here was reaffirmed in 2000. Ellie was "recruited" for the two-year-old church by organizing pastor S. Ralph Klein. She recalls being attracted by the strong children's curriculum, and remembers the little house on the corner, which was used for children's classes--and where the mice chewed up the crayons. Ellie is a retired teacher of special education with the Edmonds School District.  Mary Mattison Mary was received into membership at Maplewood on April 15, 1957. Away from about 1973, she was reaffirmed here in 2000. A Presbyterian from the age of 12, Mary has memories of the Reverend J. Carey Campbell, a father figure for Maplewood's young flock of 219, and of many activities of the 50 couples in its very active Clipper Club. Before her 34 years with the Mariners Baseball franchise, Mary was the organizing force behind two local ski programs.  Bob Olson Bob and his wife Helen were received into membership at Maplewood on December 7, 1958. Formerly active in the Lake City Presbyterian Church, they transferred to "the new church that was closest to home" and were soon embarked on decades of involvement in its programs. Before retirement, Bob was part owner of two beloved service stations in Lynnwood.  Walt Dawson Walt and his wife Fay were received into Maplewood's membership on February 25, 1959. Raised as Presbyterians, both Walt and Fay graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane. When their home was built on 86th W., Maplewood was conveniently close by to nurture their young family and to provide opportunities for Christian service. Walt retired from teaching business education classes in the Shoreline School District. Photos by Carolynne Harris |
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Celebrate Maplewood's Pioneering Members!posted Oct 1, 2011 9:18 PM by Maplewood Admin [ updated Oct 1, 2011 9:41 PM ] |