Annie Gavlik

Annie Gavlik (September 21, 1935 - May 29, 2015) is a Russian - American who previously lived in Moscow, Russia. She came to the United States in 1956 where she moved to Davis, Washington and became a Deputy, and later a Police Cheif in the Davis Police Department. She speaks fulent English and is a Pro - Capitalist like her mother and father.

Early Life
Annie is the youngest daughter of her mother, Anya Gavlik (Formerly Koslov before marriage), who is a former Lieutenant General in the Red Army of the USSR and a Pro - Capitalist. She was the first and only child of her two brothers to move to America while the others stayed in Moscow.

Coming To Davis
After she graduated from school in 1956 at age 18, Anya was invited by an old friend of her mother, Joel H. Erwin to come to America. She packed up and moved to Davis to live on her own. Her mother, father, and her two brothers who were both already officers in the Red Army all stayed in Moscow. Annie took advantage of the offer and fled to get away from Communism. She made it to Davis in about a week, where she settled down in the Suburbs of Davis and immediatly got a job opening as a Police Officer and became a Deputy. She often patroled the streets on a 12 hour shift earning about minimum wage at first, but then she later got paid about $16.50.

The Police Cheif Election of 1959
Annie ran for the Police Cheif Election against a man named Lealand Brown, 36 in November 1959. It was a close tie, Anya with 89 votes, and Brown with 85 votes. Anya won by four votes. She shook Lealand Brown's hand when he congradulated her for winning the election. Thus, making her job very important. She worked longer hours, until 9:30 PM, and was off work Friday - Sunday.

Hobbies and Past Time
When she isn't out patroling the streets and keeping Davis safe, Annie is at home. She enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, playing Chess, kniting, taking care of her pet Beagle Timothy, and spending time with friends.

Later Life
Annie retired at age 60 and continued to live out the rest of her days enjoying doing the things she loves at home. She died at age 80 in her Suburban home in Davis, Washington. She married at age 23 to a Dutch - American named Theodore and had 3 kids.