Del Valle High School

Michael Farrell

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City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Electrical Contactor Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-06-02 03:03:51

From Michael:

I am still living in Walnut Creek. I work as an independent electrical contractor for PG&E. I was Reserve Deputy for the CC Sheriff's Department for 46 years and was a diver for the CC Sheriff's Marine Unit. I love ATVing, jet skiing and scuba diving. I enjoy going on dive trips out of the country a couple of times a year.I am in a relationship with Del Valle 68 grad Debb Maurer. We enjoy spending time in our home in Clear Lake. I am living life to the fulliest.

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Diane Franet

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Birthday:April 28, 1950 City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Country:United States Occupation:I am retiring from the rabbits and I now have 2 left. Marital Status:Single Last Edited:2018-05-31 01:07:18

From Diane:I am retiring from the rabbits and I have 2 American Chinchilla rabbits left. I am in my 34th year as an Oakland A's Season Ticket Holder. I have 2 Great Nephews and they are Zachary 24 who will be 25 on Nov. 20th and Charles Russell 3 months old born on Feb. 28, 2018 and also 2 Great Nieces and they are Sage 21 (who turned 21 on May 19th) and Evelynn Mae 2 1/2 years and will be 3 on Sept. 28th. My friend Sharon had her car reposed in June 11, 2016 and we were friends for 39 years and so now I no longer see her and she has since become homeless in Antioch. My brother Michael had brain surgery to releave bleeding on the brain on Dec. 14, 2017 at John Muir Hospital and he was in there from Dec. 6th-28th, 2017. But he is a whole lot better now. Still take care of my neighbor's yard when she goes away. Still have my cat Katie Belle who is 15 years and will turn 16 on August 25th. Plus we also have my brother Michael's 3 cats at our house since Oct, 2017. My mom will be 91 on July 28th.

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Larry Gelwix

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Birthday:July 25, 1950 City:Fresno State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Airline & travel industry Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2013-05-04 00:18:41

From Larry:

My wife, Cathy, and I made our home and raised our family in Salt Lake City. We are currently living in Fresno, CA on a three-year missionary assignment for our church. Like you, I wonder where all the years went. Thank you for wonderful memories.

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Jim Gibbs

City:Ogden Occupation:production Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:26:33

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Jim Gilbert

City:Loomis State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Sales Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:34:03

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Henry (Hank) Glover

Birthday:May 17, 1950 City:Estes Park Occupation:Self-employed Retail Website:thetwistedpine.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-07-13 21:53:56

From Henry (Hank):See You at the reunion!

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Joe Guichard

City:Oakdale State/Prov.:CA Country:U.S.A. Occupation:sales Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:51

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Lori Haile (Sunderland)

City:Pleasanton State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Special education teacher Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:51

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Ken Hajek

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City:Georgetown State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Dentist, agronomist, farmer Marital Status:Single No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:26:29

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Doug Hare

Birthday:April 26, 1950 City:Flagstaff State/Prov.:AZ Country:US Occupation:Land development Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2015-02-05 15:04:26

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Liv Haugli

City:Oslo Country:Norway Occupation:physician Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:37:12

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Clay Heatley

City:Atherton Occupation:sports chiroprator retired-Deceased Website:menloparkchiropractic.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-04-09 13:18:25

From Clay:

to all my dear classmates: May god bless you and your families with long and happy lives. I hope to see everyone at the reunion.
otherwise I'll see you in heaven.

Clay passed away February 1, 2008

D.M

Bronwen Heuer

Birthday:May 27, 1951 City:Lexington State/Prov.:MA Country:US Occupation:Retire from Software Trainer at MIT Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2018-06-18 17:31:02

From Bronwen:(posted 2013-07-08)
Bio: From Lafayette, I went first to Tacoma, WA and then Irvine, CA for college. I followed love to Long Island, NY in 1974 and in the process my passion for Spanish and literature only got me jobs in computing. I did get a leave of absence to live in Bogota Colombia for a year, teaching English as a Second Language. Motherhood took me first to Moscow to adopt a little girl, and Massachusetts to be a family. There we are today.

(posted 2012-08-06)
Hi All,
I love the reunion planning photos! You guys are great and having a good time too. I finally uploaded a picture of me and my family. I became a mother at the age of44! Our daughter is adopted from Russia. Her name? Bronwen! I am looking forward to seeing you all! Love from the East...bronwen (brownie...yes! I finally grew out of my nickname).

Chris Hoadley

City:Dixin State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Engineering Geologist Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:51

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Patsy Holloway (Fodor)

City:Hollister State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:semi retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2016-05-15 11:38:47

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Carolyn Holm

City:Danville State/Prov.:California Country:United States Occupation:Executive Admin Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:34:03

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Carolyn Holm (Joseph)

Birthday:February 20, 1951 City:Loomis State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2013-03-25 18:33:54

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Charlotte Horne (Gagne)

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Birthday:April 25, 1950 City:Colorado Springs State/Prov.:CO Country:USA Occupation:vocational education coordinator (retired) Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 13:13:19

From Charlotte:2008 marks my 3rd graduation from high school--this time for good! (1980 from Prospect High School, Saratoga, CA teaching Consumer Family Studies) and 2008 (from Air Academy High School, USAFA, CO teaching and coordinating vocational education for Special Ed. students) My 36 yr. marriage to Ray Gagne has led me from Los Gatos, CA to Colorado Springs, CO (in 1980) where we remain, to this day, in the single digit number of Democrats. 2008 also marks the year of my son, Doug's, graduation from high school--We're going out together--he's on to Univ. of Denver and I, to join my husband in retirement!
2008 is a milestone year--our 40th Del Valle High School reunion! Many thanks to the numerous people who have organized, planned and coordinated this event.

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Mark Iron Maiden (Hull)

City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:California Country:U.S.A. Occupation:Travel Agent To The Beyond Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:27:40

From Mark:So it will be 40 years....looking back....it went by fast!! Thanks to everyone working on the Reunion and I look forward to "catching up". Yep, big surprise!.. I'm a funeral director at a local establishment and it will be nice to see former classmates at a time when there hasn't been a death in the family!!!

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Sharon Jacobucci (Ouka)

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Birthday:December 25, 1949 City:Antioch State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:retired Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2016-05-24 13:01:49

From Sharon:Retired after 30 years with Contra Costa Times newspapers as an Account Executive. I have 3 grown children, with 7 grandchildren. Now watch my youngest two grandchildren and so enjoy being a gramma! Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and couldn’t make the 45th reunion. But, the good news, is that I’m now approaching 3 years in remission. I look forward to see you all at the next reunion!

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Kent Johnson

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Birthday:January 16, 1950 City:Tveit Country:Norway Occupation:Retired technical writer / translator Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2018-03-18 14:57:30

From Kent:

After dropping out of Berkeley I went to Norway (the plan was for a year), but I took up with one of the native girls, and the rest is (still ongoing) history. Worked as a welder and farm machine mechanic, and eventually discovered I was better at technical translation and technical writing. Paid a lot better, too!

Raised four children along the way, and the grandchildren are finally starting to appear.

After retiring last year people ask me how I like retirement. But all I can say is I don’t know yet. I’m too busy to figure it out. When it comes to retirement I suspect I may have missed the point…

We’ll see if reconnecting with my roots will help get me grounded

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Deborah Jones (Toohey)

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Birthday:May 14, 1950 City:Loomis State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Therapist/Swim School Owner Website:www.imagepathways.com & www.wallypogs.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-04-05 19:47:22

From Deborah:

I married Brennan Toohey on September 27, 1969 and have been married for 49 years. We lived in San Ramon with our two children until August 1989 when we moved to the country in Loomis, near Folsom Lake. My son Ryan is 44 years old and has a son age 15 and my daughter Monica is 41 years and has a daughter 15 years old and live locally.

I juggle two careers. One career is imagePathways Creative Arts Studio in Newcastle www.imagepathways.com . My passion is to bring creative process to all ages. I offer a creative arts program for both children and adults. I also work with individual clients and use art, image, creative process, EMDR and Sandplay to facilitate emotional healing. In my spare time I love to spend time with my grandchildren, garden, read and create my own art.

During the summer months I own and operate Wallypogs Swim School www.wallypogs.com and have done so for 26 swim seasons. Wallypogs specialize in Survival Back Float, a drowning prevention approach to swimming for infants and toddlers.

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Mark Jordan

Birthday:September 30, 1950 City:Martinez State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Trucking Business Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-07-13 22:13:31

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Diane Jory (Haydon)

City:Lafayette State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Retail Store Owner Trove Website:trovehome.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-07-13 21:25:43

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Diane Jory (Haydon)

City:Lafayette State/Prov.:CA Occupation:artist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-07-12 10:12:02

From Diane:

I have been married 43 years to my husband Larry. I had a retail home furnishings store called Trove in Berkeley for many years. I have moved on from my store to spending most of my time painting. We have 2 children, Jeff and Julie both working in the arts. Larry and I love to travel.

Hayward Kaiser

City:Los Angeles State/Prov.:CA Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2013-07-30 13:09:28

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Katherine Killough (Busby)

City:Fairfield State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:36:28

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Patricia Kliewer (Roybal)

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Birthday:December 05, 1950 City:Challis State/Prov.:ID Country:USA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2012-07-13 21:11:33

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Pam Lambert (LeCouve)

Birthday:January 24, 1950 City:Modesto State/Prov.:CA Country:US Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2012-08-07 07:30:28

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Robert (Rob) Lorens

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City:Carriere State/Prov.:MS Country:US Occupation:retired - sheep rancher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-07-03 12:03:59

From Robert (Rob):

BS Chemistry, 1972, University of California, Santa Barbara.

PhD Oceanography, 1979, University of Rhode Island.

While in graduate school I met my wife. We were married in 1974 and raised two fine sons. One is working with an oil firm in Texas as a financial analyst. The other is working during the week as a computer engineer and on weekends with me on our ranch in south Mississippi.

In 1979 I began work as an oceanograher with the Naval Oceanographic Office located in southern Mississippi. My wife and I were also interested in various outdoor farming and ranching activities. Over the years we've raised blueberries (15 acres harvested mechanically), cattle, emu, and sheep. After 33 years as an oceanograper, I am now retired and a full time rancher/farmer. My wife, son and I now raise Katahdin sheep (meat sheep, no wool shearing) on 425 acres in south Mississippi. Most of my time is spent tending to the sheep, improving our ranch infrastructure, and enjoying the outdoors. Our goal for the next 30 years is to expand our sheep operation and restore on our property the great southern longleaf pine and native grasslands ecosystem that was logged away in the early 1900's.

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Ken Lowe

City:Dallas Country:US Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:51

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Nancy Lupton (Abruzzo)

Birthday:January 25, 1950 City:Novato State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:"passionate gardener" Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-06-28 20:25:10

From Nancy:

Celebrated our 37th anniversary in June. Two children, two step-daughters, 5 step-grandchildren. Still working 2 days/week at The Home Depot Nursery in Rohnert Park, and thoroughly enjoying puttering in my yard and doing home improvement projects the other 5 days. Lost my dad last August, but my mother is still going strong in Grass Valley. Daughter, Megan, living in NYC and working in the graphics dept. of J. Crew, Son, Rick, also working in graphics for an ad agency in the City, (Do all our kids work with computers?) Ditched the SUV and got a sports car....time to let loose and live a little. Woo hoo. Life is good.

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Gil (and Blythe Rowley) Lynd

City:Carbondale State/Prov.:CO Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2018-04-14 22:41:58

From Gil (and Blythe Rowley):I would "upload" pictures if I knew how to do that!!

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Susan Maes (Lindstrom)

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Birthday:August 07, 1950 City:Foster City State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Real estate broker Website:www.susanlindstrom.com Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:52

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Mark Mallicoat

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City:Concord State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Owner Lafayette Roofing Co. Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:52

From Mark:Got the idea to try and pull this off over a year ago. I did a lot of research and then we got a group/comittee together. Really glad to be a part of this and working with some great folks.
We are all going to have a great time.
Life is good.
Getting ready to retire, sell the business and move to our property in Nevada City, CA.

Mark Mallicoat

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Beth March (Gedney)

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Birthday:July 06, 1950 City:Pleasanton State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Retired Website:Bethiemarch@msn.com Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2016-05-16 14:51:59

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Tom Marler

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Birthday:April 11, 1950 City:Ridgefield State/Prov.:WA Country:Clark Occupation:Faculty Quality Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2017-09-16 12:22:18

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Diane Mason (Pfaeffle)

Birthday:March 22, 1950 City:Deer Park State/Prov.:WA Country:US Website:pfaeffle.com Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2012-07-14 02:22:36

From Diane:What a surprise to find this website. WOW! Richard and I are settled in Deer Park, WA about 30 miles north of Spokane. Have been married for 40 years this July(2012). We have lived in New York, Chicago and now here in Deer Park for the last 10 years. Richard is retired, sadly I am not - but my day will come.

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Dan Massola

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City:Bangkok Country:TH Occupation:Retired Police Inspector (Also Retired US Air Force) Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2013-06-22 05:07:33

From Dan:

I am now retired and living the" good life" in Thailand.

I will be visiting the US in Jul/Aug and plan on attending the Reunion,.

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Susan Mathis (Ferstler)

Birthday:December 07, 1949 State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Deceased Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2018-04-14 22:58:53

From Susan :

After I got out of high school, I went to DVC for two years. I got married and had a son and then got divorced 9 years later. I was remarried for 20 years and my husband died 11 years ago and my son died 7 years ago. I am blessed to have 2 step children, 5 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. I have worked at John Muir Hospital, Walnut Creek for 32 years, as a Unit Secretary on the oncology unit. My hobby is going to garage sales every weekend. I also enjoy fishing and being with my friends.

Sue wrote this for our 40th reunion.

She passed away April 23, 2010. See "In Memory Of" for details.

D.M.

Debb Maurer

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Birthday:October 05, 1950 City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Retired Website:mauagain@sbcglobal.net Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2018-06-02 02:53:19

From Debb:

I'm still living in the Bay Area. I am in a committed relationship with Del Valle 68 grad, Mike Farrell. I have been retired since 2013 and I'm loving it. I'm very happy and looking forward to the next chapter in my life. I have one daughter, a 16 year old grandson and a 13 year old granddaughter living in Brentwood. We enjoy spending as much time as possible at our 2nd home in Clear Lake. Life is good.

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Michael McDonald

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Birthday:January 06, 1950 City:Concord State/Prov.:CA. Country:USA Occupation:Automotive Technican Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:30:03

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Meg McDowell (Fleischl)

Birthday:September 09, 1950 City:Galt State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:broker, photographer Website:www.MeganFleischl.com Marital Status:Widowed Last Edited:2013-03-26 21:34:27

From Meg:

Well after college and a chemistry degree I got into business and moved to a samll town in the Valley south of Sacramento where my husband and I ran a real estate brokerage and involved ourselves in town life. I lost him almost 5 years ago, and still live in the same house in the country and am still in business here. Still love to camp, ski , kayak, golf and ride my motorcycle. My volunteer career has included lobbying at the Capitol and running the Boys & Girls Club and Chamber of Commerce. No kids, terrific series of cats. Travel has included Europe and Kenya/Tanzania; love to do photography on the prowl.

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Merry Morris (Pelletier)

Birthday:July 01, 1950 City:Clayton State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Finance Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-07-14 21:58:52

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Margaret Mossoto (Nance)

City:Sebastopol State/Prov.:CA Country:US Marital Status:Single Last Edited:2013-07-30 12:48:04

From Margaret:

Self employed dog groomer. Showing and breeding pomeranians and toy poodles. Own a small farm with horses and cattle.

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Nancy Niebuhr (Parker)

Birthday:October 28, 1950 City:Meadow Vista State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2018-03-12 17:51:51

From Nancy:Presently enjoying being retired and living in the Gold Country of No. CA! Love spending time with family - three kids, two grandchildren and one grand baby on the way! My husband and I picked up an Airstream (bucket list item) in Colorado a few years back, and have enjoyed our adventures across country, into Canada, and around our favorite spots in California.

Sharon O'Neill (Scott)

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City:Fresno State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Graphic Designer, retired Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2016-05-17 20:55:34

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Chris Offen (Linvill)

Birthday:October 04, 1950 City:Foster City State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:seamstress Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-03-20 20:47:03

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David Olson

City:Lakewood State/Prov.:CO Occupation:Plumber Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2018-04-02 22:09:23

From David:After a stint in the Navy, I went to work in the North Sea, Africa,India and Mexico. Finally settled down in Colorado. Been blessed with the company of a wonderful woman, Carol for many years, and together we have 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 greats. We operate a small plumbing/heating business, which keeps us as busy as we like to be. Look forwards to the reunion.

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Ellen Ostertag (Kent)

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Birthday:February 23 City:Marina del Rey State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Clinical Psychologist Website:drkentlifecoach.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2013-08-26 14:45:21

From Ellen:

The attached photo is of my husband, Bob, and me watching the Oscars on our wedding night in 2007. Being I did not know what to write about myself, please read the bio of me written by Bob on my art website: ellenkent.net. It sums up what I have done other than being a clinical psychologist.

As an update to the information on the website is the happenings of my three sons.

Damon (1975) is now retired! He and his girlfriend, Delia, live in Marina del Rey with no children YET! I am still optomistic.
Bryan (1979) is the executive chef at Milt's BBQ for the Perplexed in Chicago. The restaurant has been featured in American Ways Magazine and The New York Times. It was named #8 of the Top Ten Restaurants in Chicago. He and his wife, Sarah, live in Chicago with two daughters.
Max (1981) does "something." None of us really know what it is other than studying Torah. He never asks for money, so all is ok. He and his wife, Malky, live in Jerusalem, Israel with their four children (two boys and two girls, AND COUNTING. They seem to be on the two year plan. Go figure.
Bob has a son, Derek (1978), a children book author ("The Scary School" series) and a daughter, Jacqueline (1981). Jacqueline and her husand, Greg, have a son.

Suffice to say, the children are into major procreation. So far (between the two of us) there are seven grandchildren, ages six and under. I am aiming for eighteen, figuring Max will congtribute ten with the other four children contributing the rest.

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