When Gerri Hendricks was living in Salem with husband Darrell, they were both looking to make a move closer to Darrell's job. When their Realtor found a lovely spot in Corbett, Gerri was surprised because she had no idea exactly where or what Corbett was all about. Because she grew up in the Humboldt State Park as a child, Corbett immediately felt like home. Gerri's father was a forest ranger and she always felt most comfortable in a rural setting. What a nice surprise to "discover" Corbett! Together Darrell and Gerri have three children- Alex, 18, Amanda 13 and Alyssa is 10. Unable to have children, Alex was adopted from Eugene at 2 days old, and Amanda was adopted from Korea just before she was six months old. At this point they felt their family was "complete." One day Gerri had a severe back ache and went in to get an x-ray. When the doctor asked if she could be pregnant, she laughed out loud. "Highly doubtful!" The doctor decided to check anyway. Surprise!! At age 42, Gerri was expecting, and she was so stunned, she was speechless. Darrell called her and asked how her appointment was and if they had "discovered" anything. "Well, actually , YES...they have" was the answer! Raising their kids in Corbett has been an absolute joy. Alex is currently an Eagle Scout candidate and a senior at Corbett High. Amanda is actively involved with Girl Scouts and as is Alyssa. Gerri works full-time at the Vancouver VA Hospital and is a recreational therapist. She enjoys being able to help veterans do the leisure activities they once enjoyed prior to their activities. The past 11 years, Gerri's sister, "Nanny Kaye" has lived with their family full time after her husband passed. Kaye helps out around the home as well as helping with the care of the kids. Gerri then has the time and energy to be very involved with all the kid's activities in Scouting as well as doing a great deal of volunteer work at the schools.Gerri loves everything in Corbett- the people, the beauty, the wildlife, and even...surprise! THE WIND!
