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Nancy Gayman Lokerson

What I Have Done Since 1957:
I graduated from Ohio Wesleyan U. in 1961 where I was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and returned to Rockville to teach third and fourth grades for 6 years. By chance, I saw ’57 classmate, Doris Lokerson, putting up a bulletin board outside her older sister’s classroom down the hall and renewed my acquaintance with her and her triplet brothers, David and Donald. David and I began dating in June 1962 and were married one year and one day later. I “retired” in 1967 shortly before our only daughter, Laura, was born and enjoyed being a “stay-at-home Mom” and school and Girl Scout volunteer for the next 18 years. We were able to tag along with David on some of his numerous extended business trips and spent several summers traveling in Europe and on both the East and West coasts. We also enjoyed frequent camping trips in our travel trailer. During the ‘80’s, helping to care for elderly parents took considerable time, but I was also able to be active in church and other organizations including The Newcomb Club of Bethesda, sorority alumnae group, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Any spare time was spent doing needlework, reading, writing, helping with “do it yourself” projects around the house, and playing with our very spoiled Cocker Spaniels. For 2 years, I worked as an independent contractor doing administrative work from home for a private foster care agency. David retired as a civilian engineer in the Department of Army in 1988. Since then we have enjoyed a more relaxed lifestyle that has given us the freedom to sleep late, avoid being on the beltway during rush hour, and stay home when it snows. In 1996, we purchased a second home in Richmond, VA near Laura and our two granddaughters who are 9½ and 11. We spend about half our time there and are actively involved in their lives.

What Keeps Me Busy Now:
Having lived in the same house for forty-one years, we have accumulated a lot of “stuff” which we are trying to go through, sort, organize, and give away. When we finish downsizing, we will sell our Rockville home and relocate to Richmond where we love the slower southern pace, friendly people, and courteous drivers.

My Favorite Memory From BCC:
Mrs. Ravin’s typing class where I learned a skill that I still use every day.

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