We send a personal "Thank You" to Wendell for his years of service at Palm Creek. Under his leadership, our "home" here has grown bigger, better, and more FUN each and every year. He should take great pride on what he has achieved for our community.
Remember this photo I posted in mid March regarding the flowers on Linda Balzan's potted cactus??
Well ..... look what it did last week!!! There were 31 blossoms in that tiny planter! Absolutely awesome!!
I'm hearing some rumors about upcoming remodeling plans but nothing is confirmed yet. I'm waiting for Mr. Dawson to fill me in on what will be happening this summer. As soon as I hear from him, I'll be anxious to post and forward the info. In the meantime, I've seen our crews busy at some patio projects for folks along the new Granite Drive.
Of course, if digging is involved and it requires a shovel.....there's Faustino to handle the job.
On a lighter note....Don Nunley and Gene Smith have an ongoing $1 bet at our weekly poker games. Looking at this photo, can you tell who is getting the dollar and who is getting the shaft?
On a much more somber side, I've been asked to announce the passing of a member of our community. Darrel Brixey sent this information regarding his wife, Linda.
Linda Marie
Brixey
Linda
Marie Brixey, 65, joined the Lord on Easter morning, April 20, 2014, surrounded
by her loving family.
Linda
was born February 25, 1949 in Seattle, Washington to Bert and Murle Julian and was
the oldest of three children. In 1967, she graduated from Meadowdale High
School in Lynnwood, and went on to work in the billing department at McKesson
and Robbins. While there Linda met and fell in love with her husband of 43
years, Darrel Brixey. They were married on August 21, 1970. In 1977 they moved
to Royal City, where Linda stayed home to raise their two children, Jill and
April. In 1984 they moved to Mattawa, where Linda enjoyed a 26 year tenure as the
secretary of Wahluke High School.
Upon
retirement in 2011, Linda and Darrel took to the road, enjoying RV adventures
together to places like Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Oregon Coast, Washington
Peninsula, and Canada among many more. The loving couple began spending winters
in Casa Grande, Arizona, where they forged many new friendships in the
sunshine. Linda especially loved watching Darrel play softball, playing poker
and dominos with friends, volunteering in the mailroom, and attending
church. She always looked forward to her
yearly trips to Bonneville with her close friend Susan, and above all, spending
time with her family. Linda was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and
friend. She will be greatly missed for
her wonderful spirit, unwavering faith in God, and true compassion for
others.
Those who wish to contact Darrel may do so at this address:
Darrel Brixey
PO Box 4188
West Richland, WA 99353
