#47: Mary Pilkington - Renaissance Woman

Mary Pilkington has done talks at local events as well as at schools, where she shares the story of her late husband, Fred Pilkington, her late husband, who was a EX-POW at Battle of the Bulge in WWII. But Mary has also had a fascinating life story, and has lived on the island since 1987.

Show Notes

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Battle of the Bulge 

Key Points of Interest:

• Moved to Camano Island in 1987 
• How many elementary and high schools did she attend? 
• How did this help her in her life? 
• What was it like back when she graduated high school? 
• What year did Mary graduate college? 
• What was it like for her when Martin Luther King Jr. was killed 
• What was her educational journey? 
• She is also an avid downhill skier, prior to her back surgery 
• Despite having full time crutches, what outdoor activities has she continued to take part in? 
• How did she meet her husband Fred Pilkington? 
• What was some of Fred’s history? 
• How did they end up on Camano Island? 
• While world traveling with Fred, what was her favorite place they stayed? 
• How is she involved in the art community? 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Movement Arts Studio (https://movementarts.com/)  
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Camano Commons Marketplace (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• Matzke Sculpture Garden (http://www.matzkefineart.com/) 
• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 

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