Nickie in 2005…..many have said that this photo is the "Nickie" they remember….I have to agree.
Nickie in 2005…..many have said that this photo is the "Nickie" they remember….I have to agree.
If Mom was a flower which one would she be? There are many, but this one speaks to purity and elegance. Of course purple is the accessory!
If Mom was a flower which one would she be? There are many, but this one speaks to purity and elegance. Of course purple is the accessory!
Beatrice Dumalo
Mom's Mother as a child
Beatrice Dumalo
Mom's Mother as a child
Benjamin Nicholas
Mom's Daddy with cousin
Benjamin Nicholas
Mom's Daddy with cousin
Beatrice & Benjamin Nicholas
Nickie's parents
S. Clive St.
Cardiff, Wales
Beatrice & Benjamin Nicholas
Nickie's parents
S. Clive St.
Cardiff, Wales
Phyllis Nicholas Stansberry age 5
"Phyl" to her family
"Nickie" in USA
Phyllis Nicholas Stansberry age 5
"Phyl" to her family
"Nickie" in USA
Ninian Park Infant School, Cardiff, Wales Phyllis Nicholas "Nickie" middle row, last on far right
Ninian Park Infant School, Cardiff, Wales Phyllis Nicholas "Nickie" middle row, last on far right
Nickie @ 15
Cardiff, Wales
Nickie @ 15
Cardiff, Wales
photo booth in Cardiff age 15
photo booth in Cardiff age 15
Nickie @ 17
Nickie @ 17
Nickie & Celia best friends for a lifetime! age 16-17
Nickie & Celia best friends for a lifetime! age 16-17
Nickie @ 18
Nickie @ 18
Nickie & friend age 16-17
Nickie & friend age 16-17
Nickie's @ 18
Cardiff, Wales
Nickie's @ 18
Cardiff, Wales
coming to America, Nickie @ 19
coming to America, Nickie @ 19
Lynne Stansberry Williams
Cardiff, Wales
1945
Lynne Stansberry Williams
Cardiff, Wales
1945
Lynne Stansberry, Cardiff, Wales
1st born
Lynne Stansberry, Cardiff, Wales
1st born
Nickie and baby Lynne
Monroe, Wa.
Nickie and baby Lynne
Monroe, Wa.
Mom and baby Brian
Port Angeles. Wa.
Mom and baby Brian
Port Angeles. Wa.
L -R
Jeff, Brian, Wendy and Becky
L -R
Jeff, Brian, Wendy and Becky
Little Nickie plus 6
Neil, mom Lynne
Becky, Wendy, Brian and Jeff
Sheridan Park, Bremerton
Little Nickie plus 6
Neil, mom Lynne
Becky, Wendy, Brian and Jeff
Sheridan Park, Bremerton
Mom, Lynne
Wendy, Brian, Becky
Mom, Lynne
Wendy, Brian, Becky
Jeff, Brian and Neil Stansberry
Jeff, Brian and Neil Stansberry
Mom…age 30
After church, all 6 children pressed, polished and combed….snap!
Mom…age 30
After church, all 6 children pressed, polished and combed….snap!
We are blessed and proud to be Welsh!
We are blessed and proud to be Welsh!
Nickie, Brother Tessaro, Margaret Pepper: Evangelist O.R. Tessaro had mom as a solosist in his crusades. It was through him that she was able to return to Cardiff, Wales for the 1st time in 17 years, to see her family. They travelled throughout the Britis
Nickie, Brother Tessaro, Margaret Pepper: Evangelist O.R. Tessaro had mom as a solosist in his crusades. It was through him that she was able to return to Cardiff, Wales for the 1st time in 17 years, to see her family. They travelled throughout the Britis
Bremerton Sun article about Mom returning to Cardiff after 17yr.'s Mom & Wendy
Bremerton Sun article about Mom returning to Cardiff after 17yr.'s Mom & Wendy
Evangelistic tour in U.K., with O.R.Tessaro, 1962
Evangelistic tour in U.K., with O.R.Tessaro, 1962
Brother O.R. Tessaro
Mildred Martz and Margaret Pepper: mom's girlfriends!
Brother O.R. Tessaro
Mildred Martz and Margaret Pepper: mom's girlfriends!
Nickie was selected to place a wreath on the grave of a Welsh soldier as part of a Memorial Day service in Bremerton, Wa.
Nickie was selected to place a wreath on the grave of a Welsh soldier as part of a Memorial Day service in Bremerton, Wa.
our home, "the barn", on Sheridan Rd. in Bremerton, Wa.
our home, "the barn", on Sheridan Rd. in Bremerton, Wa.
Mom, 1966
826 Sheridan Rd. Bremerton, Wa.
Mom, 1966
826 Sheridan Rd. Bremerton, Wa.
Mom's American 'sister', Audrey & Ted Freemantle
Mom's American 'sister', Audrey & Ted Freemantle
Mildred Martz and Nickie in the Olympic Mountains. Mildred considered mom as one of her daughters. Their friendship spanned 42 years!
Mildred Martz and Nickie in the Olympic Mountains. Mildred considered mom as one of her daughters. Their friendship spanned 42 years!
Christmas '62….Brian, Mom, Becky, Wendy, Sunny Gulberg, Lynne
Christmas '62….Brian, Mom, Becky, Wendy, Sunny Gulberg, Lynne
Our family Bible, now tattered, but brings our memories back to Saturday morning devotions. Mom led but allowed us to read stories ourselves, and we talked about how they applied to our lives. We knelt at the couches to pray and then it was off to CHORES!
Our family Bible, now tattered, but brings our memories back to Saturday morning devotions. Mom led but allowed us to read stories ourselves, and we talked about how they applied to our lives. We knelt at the couches to pray and then it was off to CHORES!
Our dining room filled with teenage girls…mom's SS class.
Our dining room filled with teenage girls…mom's SS class.
Mom's SS girls whoop it up on a slumber party. 1966
Mom's SS girls whoop it up on a slumber party. 1966
return to Cardiff, 1972, l-r(bottom) Doug, Tom webb, Uncle graham, Aunt Val, Mom (top) John, Anne Webb, Wendy Stansberry, Celia
return to Cardiff, 1972, l-r(bottom) Doug, Tom webb, Uncle graham, Aunt Val, Mom (top) John, Anne Webb, Wendy Stansberry, Celia
Brian, Mom, Loren, Julie Jayne, Anne Webb, Wendy, Linda Stansberry… Julie and Anne are the daughters of Mom's best friend from Cardiff, Wales!
Brian, Mom, Loren, Julie Jayne, Anne Webb, Wendy, Linda Stansberry… Julie and Anne are the daughters of Mom's best friend from Cardiff, Wales!
Return to Cardiff in early '90's…Mom and brother Graham Nicholas
Return to Cardiff in early '90's…Mom and brother Graham Nicholas
A trip to Wales in 2005 allowed us to meet Uncle Graham's wife Val and cousin's Julie and Mandy! We were thrilled!
A trip to Wales in 2005 allowed us to meet Uncle Graham's wife Val and cousin's Julie and Mandy! We were thrilled!
Wendy, Aunt Olive ( Aaron Stansberry's sister)& Uncle Wendall Vaa, Cousin Sandy Walgren, Mom.
Wendy, Aunt Olive ( Aaron Stansberry's sister)& Uncle Wendall Vaa, Cousin Sandy Walgren, Mom.
Brian's baby girl, Nicki, Nana's name-sake.
Brian's baby girl, Nicki, Nana's name-sake.
What year?? it could have been any year, she just didn't show her age!
What year?? it could have been any year, she just didn't show her age!
"Holy Spirit flow through me…"
"Holy Spirit flow through me…"
Lynne's 1st born makes mom a Grandma for the 1st time! Jeff Williams got the ball rolling……only 85 more to go!
Lynne's 1st born makes mom a Grandma for the 1st time! Jeff Williams got the ball rolling……only 85 more to go!
Brian's wife Linda and 4 girls, Nicki, Tammy, Angie and Kim. 3 boys would follow.
Brian's wife Linda and 4 girls, Nicki, Tammy, Angie and Kim. 3 boys would follow.
Brian gives up his recliner for his sweet Mommy! Below she opens a gift from Brian's boys…Eric, Brent and Dustin
Brian gives up his recliner for his sweet Mommy! Below she opens a gift from Brian's boys…Eric, Brent and Dustin
Our family gathers for New Years Eve, 1993, this would be our last family photo before Neil passed of cancer the following spring.
Our family gathers for New Years Eve, 1993, this would be our last family photo before Neil passed of cancer the following spring.
Brian, Jeff and Neil
Brian, Jeff and Neil
Neil Stansberry & Mary, Jessie and Aaron…..1985
Neil Stansberry & Mary, Jessie and Aaron…..1985
A winter airport goodbye…Mom goes back to work after Christmas holidays.
A winter airport goodbye…Mom goes back to work after Christmas holidays.
One of the photos for her album cover.
One of the photos for her album cover.
President George Leasor and wife Carol were instrumental in bringing Mom to Aldersgate in 1969. They became wonderful friends and loved on her at Warm Beach in her last 6 years.
President George Leasor and wife Carol were instrumental in bringing Mom to Aldersgate in 1969. They became wonderful friends and loved on her at Warm Beach in her last 6 years.
Prof. Mona McKeown was a dear friend to Mom at Aldersgate. God was gracious to bring them together again at the Senior Community of Warm Beach where they lived in the same building and shared meals.
Prof. Mona McKeown was a dear friend to Mom at Aldersgate. God was gracious to bring them together again at the Senior Community of Warm Beach where they lived in the same building and shared meals.
In 1973 Jacob and Florence DeShazer brought their daughter, Carol, to Aldersgate.She became roommates with Becky. After a 15 year friendship previous this was a special blessing for both families. (Jeff Stansberry, Jacob DeShazer and Florence….Ruth DeShaz
In 1973 Jacob and Florence DeShazer brought their daughter, Carol, to Aldersgate.She became roommates with Becky. After a 15 year friendship previous this was a special blessing for both families. (Jeff Stansberry, Jacob DeShazer and Florence….Ruth DeShaz
Debbie and Jeff Stansberry, always laughing, so much fun!
Debbie and Jeff Stansberry, always laughing, so much fun!
Jeff's son Branden marries Daniel Williams.
Jeff's son Branden marries Daniel Williams.
Jeff's youngest son, Mark, ushers his Grandma up the aisle.
Jeff's youngest son, Mark, ushers his Grandma up the aisle.
Nanny with Holly '84 / Wendy, Loren and Graham
Nanny with Holly '84 / Wendy, Loren and Graham
Wedding reception, the first time we all sang together. " I love you Lord, and I lift my voice…." 1982
Wedding reception, the first time we all sang together. " I love you Lord, and I lift my voice…." 1982
The whole family. Everyone married at last!
The whole family. Everyone married at last!
Wendy's son Graham delights Nana as he is named after her beloved brother Graham.
Wendy's son Graham delights Nana as he is named after her beloved brother Graham.
mom with her beloved son-in -law, Dick and Lynne Williams
mom with her beloved son-in -law, Dick and Lynne Williams
Amara Isaac, Wendy's 3rd born, is 'dedicated' to the Lord.
Amara Isaac, Wendy's 3rd born, is 'dedicated' to the Lord.
An airport sprint to see Becky's 1st baby Holly, December '84
An airport sprint to see Becky's 1st baby Holly, December '84
"Hollyberry" and "Nanny-bird"…their nick names for each other.
"Hollyberry" and "Nanny-bird"…their nick names for each other.
posing on a catamaran at Lake Cavenaugh
posing on a catamaran at Lake Cavenaugh
Brian and Linda, mom, Rich and Beck 1984
Brian and Linda, mom, Rich and Beck 1984
fearless poser
fearless poser
August 4, 2010 …..Mom's Birthday party in Olympia ( l-r) Lynne,Jeff, Wendy, Brian, Becky
August 4, 2010 …..Mom's Birthday party in Olympia ( l-r) Lynne,Jeff, Wendy, Brian, Becky
four generations…Jennifer (Lynne's daughter), Josie (Jennifer's daughter) with Mom and Lynne
four generations…Jennifer (Lynne's daughter), Josie (Jennifer's daughter) with Mom and Lynne
could be anywhere at anytime….she always said "yes"
could be anywhere at anytime….she always said "yes"
no words….just smile
no words….just smile
dear friends from Aldersgate…Judy Oldridge with daughter Tammy and Lee
dear friends from Aldersgate…Judy Oldridge with daughter Tammy and Lee
Mom is celebrated with flowers from alumnus, Linda Bowes Pilling, on the weekend she received the 'Extinguished Service Award"
Mom is celebrated with flowers from alumnus, Linda Bowes Pilling, on the weekend she received the 'Extinguished Service Award"
Mom receives an honorary Bachelor degree from Aldersgate Bible College…Prof.David Ashton is awarding her, with President Joe James seated behind.
Mom receives an honorary Bachelor degree from Aldersgate Bible College…Prof.David Ashton is awarding her, with President Joe James seated behind.
British refinement….
British refinement….
Mom with friend, Lloyd Tanner. They sang beautiful duets together.
Mom with friend, Lloyd Tanner. They sang beautiful duets together.
Lynne&Mom
Lynne&Mom
Lynne shares insights with Mom and Wendy
Lynne shares insights with Mom and Wendy
Ocean Shores…a favorite place for mom and grandkids…she just loved the ocean!
Ocean Shores…a favorite place for mom and grandkids…she just loved the ocean!
Ed, Mom and Jeannie Lynn…a special friends and adopted 'family' in MooseJaw, Sask.
Ed, Mom and Jeannie Lynn…a special friends and adopted 'family' in MooseJaw, Sask.
Mom in Lynne's 'Victorian' dinning room
Mom in Lynne's 'Victorian' dinning room
whoops!
whoops!
2005, on her way to the bedside of life long friend, Mildred Martz. Mildred lived only a few hours after that visit….mom sang her into heaven.
2005, on her way to the bedside of life long friend, Mildred Martz. Mildred lived only a few hours after that visit….mom sang her into heaven.
Becky's youngest boy, Benjamin gets a lesson in tap dance from Nanny!
Becky's youngest boy, Benjamin gets a lesson in tap dance from Nanny!
This is only part of Mom's legacy of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren….but it made for a nice bbq! (sorry, no room to identify each one)
This is only part of Mom's legacy of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren….but it made for a nice bbq! (sorry, no room to identify each one)
Rebka, Nana, Titu….Wendy's beautiful Ethiopian Twins!
Rebka, Nana, Titu….Wendy's beautiful Ethiopian Twins!
Favorite place, DQ…with Wendy's girls, Kasach (L) and Rebka and Titu next to Nana
Favorite place, DQ…with Wendy's girls, Kasach (L) and Rebka and Titu next to Nana
Becky's oldest son,Philip Hamack and his Nanny, 2010. Philip is named after his Nanny….Philip Nicholas and Phyllis Nicholas (thus 'Nickie').
Becky's oldest son,Philip Hamack and his Nanny, 2010. Philip is named after his Nanny….Philip Nicholas and Phyllis Nicholas (thus 'Nickie').
"In His Time", sung by Nickie and Brian Stansberry at Becky's wedding. This is the song that her children sang at her bedside during her passage from earth to heaven. God is good!
"In His Time", sung by Nickie and Brian Stansberry at Becky's wedding. This is the song that her children sang at her bedside during her passage from earth to heaven. God is good!
White rose bouquet from dear friends for 4 generations:
Linda Saueressig, Parsons, Acevedo, Martz, and Johnson.
White rose bouquet from dear friends for 4 generations:
Linda Saueressig, Parsons, Acevedo, Martz, and Johnson.