Christine "Joey" Spilker
Stansbury Park resident Christine “Joey" Spilker has been battling breast cancer for
nearly one past year.
After several rounds of chemotherapy, the mother of seven and grandmother of 13, she
continues to receive targeted therapy and radiation.
She notes that cancer has forced her to slow her day-to-day life down and accept help
willingly. “I have come to cherish every moment I have with my loved ones a little
more,” she says.
Christine credits her husband, Aaron as being her greatest advocate. A professional
registered nurse, “He knows what questions to ask and which treatment options to
suggest. He has made certain that I receive the best possible care.”
The Spilkers own Tooele Valley Cycle, located in Erda.
She appreciates the amazing support of family and friends who are by her side with each
treatment and go on walks with her after treatments, “although I was very slow and
could only go a short distance.”
She grew up McKinnon, Wyoming, “a ranching town of fewer than 100 people and more
than 10,000 cows.”
Christine enjoys skiing with her husband in the winter, mountain biking in the summer,
and serving in the temple. “My belief in a loving Father in Heaven brings me hope and peace,” she adds. “I trust
Him and His plan for me.”
nearly one past year.
After several rounds of chemotherapy, the mother of seven and grandmother of 13, she
continues to receive targeted therapy and radiation.
She notes that cancer has forced her to slow her day-to-day life down and accept help
willingly. “I have come to cherish every moment I have with my loved ones a little
more,” she says.
Christine credits her husband, Aaron as being her greatest advocate. A professional
registered nurse, “He knows what questions to ask and which treatment options to
suggest. He has made certain that I receive the best possible care.”
The Spilkers own Tooele Valley Cycle, located in Erda.
She appreciates the amazing support of family and friends who are by her side with each
treatment and go on walks with her after treatments, “although I was very slow and
could only go a short distance.”
She grew up McKinnon, Wyoming, “a ranching town of fewer than 100 people and more
than 10,000 cows.”
Christine enjoys skiing with her husband in the winter, mountain biking in the summer,
and serving in the temple. “My belief in a loving Father in Heaven brings me hope and peace,” she adds. “I trust
Him and His plan for me.”
