34th Legislature(2025-2026)
Member Information
Bernard Bylsma
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1981-1982 Representative District
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:08/27/1922;
Lynden, Washington
SPOUSE:Billie
CHILDREN:Darrell, Douglas, Glen, Marlene, Daniel,
Charles, Eileen, Joan, Jeff, Bradley, Krystal
OCCUPATION:Chevron Station Dealer
EDUCATION:High School: Foster High, Washington, 1939-1940
College/University: Seattle Pacific College, 1951-1952;
University of Washington, 1952-1955
MILITARY SERVICE:US Army, three years, six months, WWII
EMPLOYMENT:President, Chevron Dealer Association, 1975-1980;
Dealer Representative, Deal Affairs Council, Seattle, 1978-1979;
President, Allate, Inc.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:Twelve-year Sponsor, Abbott-O-Rabbit Little League;
Member, Executive Board, Home Owners' Association;
Charter Member, Dimond Boulevard Baptist Church
SPECIAL INTERESTS:Education, recreation, family
