Kristin was born in Tokyo, Japan and left when she was 2. Her parents were Lutheran missionaries there for 12 years. The family lived for 4 years in San Francisco where her father was a pastor. Kristin graduated from Augsburg College, in Edina MN, majoring in Studio Art and Art History. David grew up in…

Chay T, daughter of Joan C, was born in Renton, WA.  The family moved to Olympia when she was three years old, and she was baptized at St. Mark at that time.  Chay returned to St. Mark a couple of years ago and renewed her membership last fall. Chay graduated from Tumwater High School and…

“I grew up in a town outside of Spokane called Cheney until age 8. From age 8 to 9, I lived in Tacoma, and from age 9 to age 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the next 5 years, I lived in Orange County, California. Now at age 26, I live here in Lacey. I…

Ron was born and grew up in Tracy, MN. When he was 18, he attended Mankato State College for two years, then transferred to Augustana University, a private college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He attended there from 1954 to 1956. Ron then attended graduate school at Iowa State University…

New Member Wilbur F was born in 1923 and raised in San Jose, CA. He attended San Jose college, but WW11 interrupted his college plans and he went instead to work as a data processing supervisor for the shipyards. After the war, Wilbur began his career with computers in the IBM department at Henry J.…

When asked “Where did you grow up?”, Tony B replied, “I refuse to grow up!” And Diane agreed! This is a good example of the open and engaging personalities of returning St. Mark members Tony and Diane B. Tony finally confessed he spent his pre-teen years in Arizona, the Mojave Desert, and high school years…

Joe grew up in Olympia the youngest child in his family by ten years. He has four older sisters and one brother. Before he started attending St. Mark he was Catholic and attended Sacred Heart and St. Michael’s in Lacey and Olympia. Joe is employed as an insurance agent for Bankerslife. He works with all aspects…

You may have noticed new member Joshua E around St. Mark in the last few months, especially performing with his musical instruments.  Josh has provided a brief introduction for us. If you haven’t already done it, get to know him and his family. You’ll be better off for it!    “I was born in Tacoma and went to…

Miguel and Lisa-Ann R, their daughter Aislinn and Lisa-Ann’s mother Cecilia are all originally from Chicago. Their second daughter, Aliyana, was born here in Olympia. The family moved to Washington in June 2008. Miguel was born in Fayetteville and spent most of his formative years living around the globe, Panama, Italy and Germany. His father…

Many of you know David as the “Prof” from PLU.   Those that know them a little better say “Really”!  David and Arvis met at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. where their young romance began in 1954 and has lasted 56 years – amazing! Dave received his B.A. there, continued at U of Minnesota for his Masters…