Candy Gregson

Candy Gregson (Curtis) is the quintessential angel. I suspect that description would make Candy blush, but it is difficult to find a noun that describes a person who is so exquisitely kind and composed. Candy is not outlandish. She is measured, thoughtful, conscientious, diligent, and . . . sweet-spirited. Obviously, I like her a lot. We knew her as the first-chair flutist in band and, moreover, smart as a whip. She was also the daughter of Mr. Gregson, who many of us saw as a frightful ogre, but who Candy described as a pussycat. Candy is currently an administrative assistant for a public school in Spokane. Today, Candy’s grace is being tested. She lost her husband, Jim, in October of 2011. As a result, she has a full plate balancing work and home responsibilities. In her words, “There are so many decisions, meetings, obligations, errands, and minor repairs packed into my after-work hours that I really haven’t had the luxury of thinking of much else.” And, yet, as you will see, she is managing very well.