Evert Lynn Packard is the eldest son born to Clarence Clay (Bill) and Maida Anne
  (Conner) Packard, May 7, 1947, at Hardtner, Kansas. Lynn grew up with his two
  brothers and one sister seven miles west of Medicine Lodge on his Granddad's farm
  (Guy Packard). He attended Mingona school until his freshman year; he finished his
  education in town, graduating in 1965 from MLHS. Lynn furthered his education at
  Northwestern State College, Alva, Oklahoma, studying animal science.
     On October 14, 1966, Lynn married Jayne E. Wheelock, daughter of Albert Bryan
  and Eva Lloyd Wheelock of rural Medicine Lodge. Jayne was born February 9, 1947, 
  at Hardtner and grew up on the family farm two miles west of town. She completed
  her education int he Medicine Lodge school system. Upon graduation from high school
  in 1956 she went on to college at NSC Alva, Oklahoma, graduaing in 1969 with a double
  major in Physical Education and Sociology.
     For four years Lynn worked and helped his father-in-law with his farming operation.
  In 1970 we purchased the Bill Matthews place west of town. Lynn is also the fourth
  generation to operate the family farm his Mother and Dad now own, west of town. 
  During the past years we have added more land which keeps Lynn very busy with his
  farming and ranching operation.
     We have been blessed with three sons, Patrick Bryan, Randall Lynn, and James
  Robert. They are the 6th generation to attend the Methodist Church here in town.
  Pat and Randy are very active in 4-H, and they all enjoy the farm activities,
  especially riding their horses.
     Lynn has always had a love for Quarter Horses and dogs, along with his cattle. 
  He has a pasture full of brood mares, along with two stallions. We never lack for
  enough horses during round-up time, which becomes a family project. We also have
  two Australian Queensland Blue Heelers, "Mick" and "Skip", who are part of the
  family and are a big help in rounding up and working cattle.
     Born and raised in Barber County, we have definitely established our roots, and
  the Packards will be here for a long time to come.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 354 
     Submitted by: Jayne E. Packard