| We’ve been welcoming new members to our church community. The June, July and August newsletters will feature bios from our new members so our community can read and welcome these wonderful people to WUUC. |
| This newsletter will feature bios from Ryn and Drew Romanyk (and Alina), Rae Shepherd, and Annette and Dale Lowey. The June Newsletter featured bios from Alexis Green, Carol Zumbrunnen and Dave Tauscheck, Andy Rosen and Elizabeth Gray. The July Newsletter featured bios from Mark Rainey, Karen and John Somerville, and Becka Cormier. If you don’t want to have to look back for past editions you can see every bio in this linked document. Ryn and Drew Romanyk (And Alina) Ryn and Drew met while attending the University of Texas at Austin. Drew grew up in Texas and has known since middle school that he wanted to become a software engineer. Ryn grew up as an Air Force brat and eventually moved to Texas after her father retired. They moved to Washington for Drew’s job at Microsoft, were married in 2022, and welcomed their daughter, Alina, last year. These days, Ryn is a stay-at-home mom who enjoys baking sourdough and sewing, especially baby clothes. Drew works at Databricks and enjoys gaming with friends and taking nature walks. Rae Shepherd Rae is originally from Iowa and came to Washington via central California and the Bay Area. She and her husband, Dave, live in Monroe. 3 of their 5 children live in the area and have frequent get togethers. She grew up in a small town and in the Catholic church where she loved the sense of community. Rae was drawn to WUUC because she enjoys the sense of community and the many programs to get involved with such as the social justice group, book club and the women’s retreat. Since she is freshly retired, she is looking forward to becoming more engaged in the hiking group and art outings and discovering more about the world around her with the people she meets. Annette and Dale Lowey Dale and Annette Lowey met in 2001, married and recently returned to Everett to be closer with friends and family (full time grandpa needed) after 11 years in British Columbia Canada. Dale was born in Ontario, Catholic and has 3 grown kids in Canada. Got Bachelors degree in accounting and currently works Full time as an accountant over 20 years. Loves hockey, race cars, and all sports, lego puzzles, dogs, baseball coaching, golf and spending time with Canadian brothers. Enjoys cooking and grilling, and mostly playing with grandkids. Likes to have meals with friends, trying new recipes and cribbage. Builds furniture. Looks for inclusion and same thinking connections with others. Annette is from Louisiana (moved 1988) where she grew up in a variety of religious experiences. Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, evangelical Christian, pentecostal. None fit the space. Finally found like minded people at Unitarian church in Shreveport where peaceful wanderings, discoveries and family dynamics became clear. Ended up in Seattle. Associates and Bachelor’s degree in nursing, MBA in Healthcare management. Two marriages and single parenting learned, met and married Dale and spent 11 years in Everett area. Moved to British columbia 2014 for Dale job change. With a need for connection she retired to focus on life. Now off 3 years from maternity nurse, RN UR and case manager (30 yrs). Many interests currently most important 2 grandkids and 2 grown boys with family nearby and friends. Have lots of family time now with oodles of play time, talks, sports and kissing hugs. Walking, Meditation, Reiki certification, reading, mental health work and moving forward in life. |