Darlene W Askey Zink

Profile Updated: May 5, 2018
Darlene W Askey
Residing In: Altoona, PA USA
Spouse/Partner: NONE
Occupation: Retired/still a missionary if the Lord calls me. I'm writing a book about my missionary experiences :-)
Children: Shelley born 1962; Michael born 1964; Amy born 1967
Yes! Attending Reunion
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I had 3 beautiful children, was married for 22 years then got a divorce.

I turned to the Lord and He has taken me on a great journey, as a Missionary, serving Him in Russia, Romania, Ukrain, Hungery, China, Hong Kong,( smuggled bibles out of Hong Kong into Mainland China. Scary but exciting and fun!) Indonesia, Malaysia, Mozambique Africa. In Africa all the children that I worked with were in an orphanage and all had AIDS or were orphaned because their parents died of AIDS. Then India, Costa Rica and 5 years in Turkey, where I worked in an orphanage with 500 disabled and abandoned children. Had 17 that I loved on and cared for. Also started a ministry for homeless street kids.

I graduated from a bible school in Mpls MN. Antioch Christian Training School, with a degree in Ministerial Studies and was licensed as a minister in 1997 and ordained in 2001.
May 12,2013-I just returned from Jaipur India. Of all the places the Lord has ever taken me I have always wanted to return. India is not one of them! I taught a seminar at a bible college there on Praise and Worship. We also took 21 puppets for the children's bible stories in the villages. Terrible sex trade of 12 year old little girls and I saw that in action. It's a God forsaken land with 330 million gods. Bless the missionaries who are called there!
Feb.2014 Went on a wonderful mission trip to Costa Rica. The missionaries there actually live in the jungle. It was wonderful teaching 185 children! Our final day we went zip lining and no I never want to do it again!
School Story:

Soon we will be coming up to our 55th. year from graduation and our reunion. I spent last year in the hospital and nursing home and so many of you sent me wonderful cards. Some even sent me more than one. I received 177 cards. Thank you all so much for the cards and prayers!!!!!! I can't wait to see you at the reunion. Love and Blessings to you all!

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, WHO WERE ABLE TO COME TO THE REUNION! WE HAD A REALLY FUN TIME AND IT WAS SO WONDERFUL SEEING ALL OF YOU!
WE'RE GOING TO TRY TO PLAN ONE IN 2 YEARS. MAYBE JUST ONE NIGHT WE'LL HAVE TO SEE WHAT THE COMMITTEE WANTS TO WORK ON BUT IT WILL BE SOONER THAN 5 YEARS.
HAVE A WONDERFUL HEALTHY DAY!
WITH LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!
DARLENE

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Posted on: Nov 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM

Hello Darlene: I got a message from John McCracken that he is coming to Altoona and wants to have lunch with you. Let me send you his number.

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Posted on: Jan 17, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Happy birthday Judy ?? I hope you had a wonderful day and I pray for perfect health peace and happiness for this coming year bless you dear stay warm Darlene

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Nov 28, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Hello DARLENE. Sending Happy Birthday wishes for a wonderful day. Enjoy your special. Day. How blessed we are to reach this age. Hard to believe we are this old. So glad to see you at lunch last month. Hope to see you at this months take care and God Bless

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Nov 12, 2023 at 7:47 AM

Well it's the day after your birthday and I know your day was wonderful as all your birthdays are and you deserve to have good ones! ??

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Posted on: Apr 19, 2023 at 10:59 AM

Hi Jeffrey it was wonderful to see you and Anne at the reunion. I'm sorry I didn't come over to the table and talk with you that's one of my reunion regrets ?? I hope you have a fantastic birthday with good health lots of love and lots of laughs. Blessings to you as always Darlene

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Nov 21, 2022 at 10:46 AM

Hello Darlene. Sending Happy 80th Birthday wishes for a wonderful day. Hope you are surrounded with lots of love and laughter. Enjoy your special day. Please stay safe, warm and healthy. Take Care.

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Nov 20, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Wow so you hit the big 80! I'll be there in a few days. We are so blessed to have lived this long. I hope you have a fantastic celebration with lots of love and laughter family and Friends.. take care Darlene

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Sep 18, 2022 at 10:57 PM

Happy birthday Bill! I hope your day was great!!!
Darlene

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Sep 11, 2022 at 5:55 PM

Hi Neil, So where are you and how are you? I hope your birthday is wonderful!!!! Please please get in touch! I'm concerned about you! Love and blessings! Darlene

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Sep 05, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Posted on: Sep 05, 2022 at 11:26 AM

Happy birthday Gerry!!! It was so good to see you both at the reunion and you have one of the sweetest daughters I ever met!!! Sorry we didn't talk there but you were surrounded with good friends. It's all good. I'm just so happy you were there! Blessings to you dear one, and happiest of birthdays!!!!! Darlene

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Posted on: Aug 28, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Well dear ones we did it again for the last time. That sorta makes me sad but we did give it our best. It was great to look back and remember when we shared each others lives. I said "Good-by" once again to the ONE who got away. (none of you know who he is so don't assume anything :-) I pray the remainder of your lives will be happy and blessed!! Thank you for helping me have 2 nights of fun and laughs!! Fun times are few and way too far between!!! My Love and Blessings to you all!!!

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Jul 24, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Hi There Sweetie!!!!!!! Sorry this is so late!!!!! I hope your birthday was wonderful with lots of love and laughter. Did you get to be with your kids? SOOOOO are you coming to the reunion in Aug.? I'm signed up but really could care less about this one. Always tried to look good but I NRVER EVER saw an attractive 80 year old before. Probably lots will have botox. That alone makes ne not want to go. Oh well we do have lots to be thankful for...we're still alive. Blessings to you dear. Tell Brent I said hello :-)

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Jun 30, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Hi Barb. Wow how did we get so old?????? Just glad we did!!!!!!!! I hope your day is wonderful with lots of love and laughs!!!!!! Darlene