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Gail Lyons Burger

 

Marital Status:

Married 12 years

 

Children?

Yes! Two boys Tommie, 4 years and Carl 10 months

 

Grandchildren?

Step grandson 2 years

 

Education:

AA Brandywine College

 

Occupation:

Manager of a staffing company

 

Volunteer and Professional Activities:

Coalition for the Homeless, Catholic Charities

 

Current hobbies and interests:

Sailing, gardening and weekends at the beach with my family.

 

What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)

What gray…those are highlights!

 

If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?

Find some lakefront acreage and build a get-away place to relax and sail

 

What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?

The adoption of our two beautiful children and meeting my wonderful husband, who makes me laugh and keeps life very interesting!

 

What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?

Raise two wonderful boys by giving them love, guidance, encouragement and respect.

 

What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?

Get creative…move the furniture around, decorate and see how long it takes my husband to notice the changes…walk the beach and look for shark teeth, gardening, visiting historical places.

 

How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"

When the dream becomes a reality and can be shared to bring happiness to others.

 

What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?

Graydon Pool, skipping church with Jennifer, July 4th parade, sleepovers, Spanish class with Mrs. Gray

 

What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?

Becoming a mommy

 

What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?

Life is a journey, not a race…

 

How have you changed since high school?

Older, hopefully wiser.

 

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