Tim's Pharmacy Staff

Nancy and Tim moved to Yelm in June 1979. They purchased the store in July 1979 from Ed and Kathy Pickett. Ed and Kathy had owned Pickett's Drug Store for 30 years. The Pickett's had purchased it from Mr. Patterson who owned Patterson's for 30 years. As you can see, Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop has a long history in Yelm.

Tim graduated from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy in 1975 and worked for a chain store for 7 years before coming to Yelm. Nancy graduated from the University of Washington and has a degree in Sociology and Early Childhood Education. She taught third grade before coming to Yelm. They have four grown children: Andy, Ben, Stephanie & Emily.

Nancy home schooled our four children through the eighth grade then started to work full time at the store. She does the bookkeeping, straw bossing, and is one of the buyers for our gift department. We have been very fortunate to work together and have our children work with us. It has been more like a farm than a Pharmacy. We have been provided with time to watch our children grow and be with them to partake in their activities. It has truly been a blessing.

Andy, Tim and Nancy's son, is a medical student at the University of Washington. He worked with us at the pharmacy for several years as a pharmacist before going to medical school. He is currently doing his medical clerkships.

Andy & Kim have two children- Drew and Hannah. Kim has a Masters ‘degree in education. She taught 8th grade math before starting their family.

Ben, also Tim and Nancy’s son, graduated from U of W School of Pharmacy with a Pharm D degree March 2004 and was licensed May 2004. He has expertise in compounding, disease management and pharmaceutical care.

Ben & Ashely got married in August 2006. Ashley also works at the pharmacy.

Tim and Nancy have two married daughters. Stephanie and David were married Aug 2001. David is in the Army. He is currently stationed at Fort Lewis. Stephanie has an associate degree in art and enjoys doing art projects. Emily & Bryon were married in 2006. Bryon is in the Marines. He is stationed at Fort Lejeune, NC. They have one daughter, Keria. Emily is working on completing her associate’s degree.

Denise has been at Tim’s Pharmacy since early 1989. She and her husband have resided in the Yelm area for over 30 years. They have one daughter.

Denise is a Pharmacy Technician, she does many jobs from typing prescriptions to counting medications.

Stacy, our Manager, has been with Tim’s Pharmacy since 1997. She and her husband Dave, have been residents in the Yelm area most of their lives. They have two children, Kayla and Austin. Before coming to Tim’s she worked for Jayhawks. Stacy you will find busy almost every where in the store. If she is not busy creating displays she is helping a customer with gift ideas.

Tanya has been at Tim’s Pharmacy since 1989. She and her husband Mike live in the Yelm area. They have 3 children and five grandchildren. Tanya is a pharmacy technician. Her main task is counting out your prescriptions. If she is not doing that you will see her helping you while you are picking up your prescriptions.

Janet began at Tim’s Pharmacy in 1990. She and her husband Bob live in Yelm. Janet has 2 grown children and four grandchildren. Before Tim’s, Janet worked for Payless Northwest in Spanaway. Janet is a pharmacy technician and she is usually the one who takes your prescriptions in the pharmacy.

Diana started at Tim’s Pharmacy 1992. She and her husband Earl live in the Tacoma area. They have 3 grown children. Earl is a pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Tacoma. Diana works on the retail floor and is also a cashier. If you can’t find her just listen and you will hear her humming some choral from church.

Elga came to Tim’s Pharmacy in 1997. She works part time as a pharmacist. She worked previously for Walgreen's. Her husband’s name is Nicholas and she lives in Olympia with her chickens. If she is not at the pharmacy she is busy taking care of her grandson.

Bona has had two stints with Tim’s Pharmacy. She first started in 1995. She came back after having her second child in 1998. She and her husband live in the Roy area. They have two children. Bona is a technician in the pharmacy. Her main responsibility is packaging prescriptions in special compliance packaging for residents in nursing homes, assisted care facilities and private homes.

Vicki started at Tim’s Pharmacy in 2002. She and her husband Dale live in the Yelm area. Vicki has two children. Vicki had worked at Tom, Dick and Harry’s Meat Market before coming to Tim’s. Vicki works in our pharmacy.

Michelle previously worked retail in different stores and found Tim’s a better place to be. She enjoys relaxing with a book and spending time with her boyfriend Paul.

Cindy started at Tim's Pharmacy in 2003. She and her husband live in the Rainier area. They have 4 children, Paul, Jon, Vince and Alix. Before working at Tim's she worked part-time for Lighthouse Embroidery & full-time in her garden. She is there to greet you with a smile when you walk through the door.

Yes we have another Vickie. Her and her husband live in the Rainier area. They have one son named Greg. Her responsibilities are to handle all of medical billing in the pharmacy department.

Ashley began at Tim’s Pharmacy April 2004. Transplanted from Cold Spring, New York she came here to be closer to her family in Olympia. She gained experience in retail working for her parents who had a gift shop in New York. She enjoys art and her cats. Ben and Ashley were married in August of 2006.

Joel grew up in Yelm and went to school locally. He joined us as a pharmacy technician early 2006. During his time off he enjoys playing with his English Lab Jake.

Leslie has been a resident of Rainier for 26 years. Her son Aaron and daughter Tanya graduated from Rainier High. Leslie now has three grandsons attending Rainier schools. When she is not working at Tim's she helps her husband Craig run their Archery shop in Rainier and spends time with her grandchildren.

Melodea is currently a Senior at Yelm High School. She is very active in Student Government and FFA. She enjoys playing Fast Pitch and other outdoor recreation in her spare time.