Life Influences
Jonnie Ulmer
by
Barbara Stuart
The person in the church who has influenced me most is
Jonnie Ulmer.
Being a long-time member of this church
has given me the privilege and pleasure of knowing so
many wonderful people. As I look back, there were many
who inspired me over the years -- and many who still do.
As I thought about who today do I look up
to, it's Jonnie Ulmer. Her courage in facing pain, the
wonderful sense of humor, always able to laugh. Her
caring for each and everyone of us -- young and old.
Her eagerness to know and better understand how God
works in this world.
We all know so many who never allow a new
thought to disturb them or who think to pray only for
themselves. Jonnie prays for us all.
Jonnie became a nurse in the early
1940's. She lived through the Japanese bombing of
Hawaii and cared for the victims of that war.
Eventually she moved to Suquamish, joined
our church in the 1950's, and now is still here most
Sundays. Always supportive of all we do. I hope to be
as gracious as she is when and if I get to be 91.
