Nampa HS Class of '71

Dale Miesen

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Occupation:venture capital and investments Website:www.miesencorp.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2021-07-30 23:28:31

From Dale:(Where to start?) After high school graduation I attended College of Idaho and University of Idaho to get a BA in Psychology and Philosophy. I worked with adolescents a few years at a treatment facility, Went into insurance for 15 Years. Raised a family mostly in Texas, where I have lived since 1991. I was married 35 years and have been single since 2017, but family is still #1. I went into investments and ran my own firm since 2002. I closed the company in 2018 but still do financial consulting and am a Certified Arbitrator with FINRA. I am deeply involved in developing programs to revive 3rd world economies and do humanitarian work. We are starting in Venezuela very soon, backed by international governments and non-profit groups. Life is very interesting at this time and age for me.

My children are in Paris, France; Washington, DC; Boise, ID; and Vancouver, BC. I have 3 granddaughters and hopeful for more. Travel is about to "take off again" and I am planning trips worldwide for business and pleasure!

hugo rodier

Then

Occupation:physician Website:hugorodier.com Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:55:51

From hugo:Visit www.hugorodier.com for more information

Tom Ryan

Then

Occupation:District Judge Last Edited:2021-07-30 21:51:46

From Tom:In March, 2000 I married our classmate Diane Markus and we remain together today. Her children have provided me with seven step grandchildren that are fun to follow.

I'm in my twenty-sixth year as a member of the Idaho judiciary. I formally retired in January, 2018; but continue to work part-time as a judge.

In 1975, I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Accounting. Between 1975 and 1980 I worked as a Certified Public Accountant with the international accounting firm of Touche Ross & Co. (now Deloitte LLP). I worked for the firm's offices in Boise, Seattle and Melbourne, Australia.

In 1983, I graduated from the University of Idaho, College of Law. In 1985 and 1986, I worked as a trial attorney in the Ada County Public Defender's Office. From 1986 through 1992 I worked as a trial attorney focusing primarily on insurance defense for the law firm of Quane Smith Howard & Hull in Boise, Idaho. In 1993 and 1994 I was a trial attorney with the law firm of Rosholt Robertson & Tucker in Twin Falls, Idaho.

In 1995, I was appointed as the Magistrate Judge in Owyhee County and served in that capacity for the next twelve years. In 2007, I was appointed by Governor Otter as a District Judge with chambers in Caldwell. I was elected by the other District Judges of the Third Judicial District to serve as the Administrative District Judge for a three year term beginning in February, 2012.

Beginning in 2014 I was appointed to serve on the Idaho Judicial Council which oversees ethical complaints against Idaho's judges and works with the Governor in reviewing judicial applicants seeking appointment as a District Judge.

I was appointed to the Juvenile Justice Commission by Governors Kempthorne, Risch and Otter and served from 1998 until 2012. In 2004 I was given the John Schuler Award for Outstanding Contribution to Juvenile Corrections by the Idaho Juvenile Justice Association.

During my career, I served on the Statewide Drug Court and Mental Health Court Committee of the Idaho Supreme Court and presided over the Canyon County Drug Court for a five year period. I alsoserved on the Lawyers' Assistance Program committee of the Idaho State Bar.

Linda McGinley-Johnston (Deceased)

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Occupation:Pathology Assistant Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2021-05-16 21:00:58

From Linda:After school I moved to Oregon and I have been married to my husband for 24 yrs. We have 4 kids and 22 grandkids, including great grand kids. I went back to school in 1990 and became a pathology secretary and have worked for 20 yrs there.

Patty Keim (Sierra)

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Occupation:Teacher & Office Admin Website:www.gracemedicalinc.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:55:52

From Patty:HI! I am eager to connect with you as I have just moved "home" from San Diego, where I've lived for 17 years. I enjoyed 3 years at U of I, summer school in Guadalajara and a job in Sunriver, Oregon. My sister provided a safe haven for me in central California, but I continued moving to Long Beach. I worked a number of computer-entry jobs, or reception, in airline ticket sales, and as a nutritionist. I transferred to Knoxville, Tn for two years with Delta Airlines, where my oldest was born. I am not truly the wanderer type, but I have always been drawn to outdoor hiking and indoor swimming. I was restless for other reasons! After trying to learn about the "South," I returned to California and soon opened a day care business which led me to finish college and get my California BCLAD teacher's credential...I have been a Spanish/ESL teacher for many years, and have truly had joyful experiences sharing as a teacher my love for life and learning. In between all that are two earlier marriages, but I have been married to Gil for nearly 22 years; have two wonderful daughters, one, married, and an RN, and the other, on the dean's list at BIOLA Univ. I put great effort into being a mom, and my little women are beautiful, fun-loving,highly accomplished and most important: Believers! I enjoy playing piano, fellowship, dinner parties, and helping friends. I like the simple life...and am eager to be a doting grandmother. I have been very blessed and I am thrilled to reconnect with all of you! Please come for game night in Nampa or hiking in New Meadows!

Paul Blauser

Then

Occupation:Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:55:52

From Paul:I have been married to my wonderful wife, (Linda Patterson), since 1975. We have a son and a daughter and 3 granddaughters. Lots of girls in my house! I play baseball and tennis in my spare time, if I not working on my car, (1966 MGB). Travelled some, went to Scotland in 2007 and we are going back there next year, (I really like the place). When I think about High School, it doesn't seem that long ago but then I remember its been 40 years. My, how time flies when you're having fun.

Mary Richardson-Kean (Deceased)

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Occupation:Marketing Director/ Business Development Website:www.gaa-ae.com Marital Status:Single No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2021-04-19 12:59:48

From Mary:I planned to attend the reunion, but had a bit of a "hiccup" in my life with the passing of my Mom. I was able to see Jack and Robin Thompson, and speak with Jan Hyatt while in Nampa.
I am currently working as a Marketing / Business Development Director for an A/E firm just outside of DC.
My son, Chace Mclellan (Marty - '70) has three beautiful daughters, and Amber continues her teaching career in Oregon. (she recently did volunteer work in Tanzania).
I enjoy golf, fly fishing, biking, and plan to relocate to my mountain place in Damascus, VA within a few months.
What a "trip" this has been for everyone from our Class of '71.
Best of the Best to everyone.... Mare

Susan Wilkerson (Mabey)

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Occupation:Retired Teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:55:53

From Susan:I agree. This was an incredibly fast 40 years! I enrolled in Northwest Nazarene College in the fall, not really knowing what I wanted to major in. I did know I wasn't interested in Home Ec or in education but left it up to prayer. So of course I graduated with a degree in Home Economics Secondary Education and got a teaching job at Vale Union High School. It seems to have worked out pretty well as I taught there as the home ec, or the Family and Consumer Sciences techer, for 30 years until I retired in 2005 - loving nearly every min.

After my first year of teaching I married John Mabey (NHS class of 1970) and we have 2 kids. Aaron is 30 and finishing at BSU with hopes of medical school. Megan is 3 years younger, working off and on through her third year at BSU and has the light of our lives - our 6-year-old grandson Zach.

The newest phase of our lives has just started last summer. John now is a travel nurse so we put our belongings into storage, rented our house out and moved into a large RV. We move every few months to a new job assignment and are getting to experience new communities. So far, we have only been in Oregon and Idaho because of my mom and health issues, but now that she is okay our travels should branch out a little further afield. You never know where life will take you, do you?

Catherine O'Brien (Caldwell)

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Occupation:Certification Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:55:53

From Catherine:A lot has happened in the past 40 years. I was married for 18 years and had an assume son that is doing amazing things.
I was single for 7 years and went back to college and got my BA degree.
I remarried and moved to Oregon 15 years ago. I have two wonderful step children.
I work for one of the largest international nursery in the US (Bailey Nurseries Inc.) I am the administative head for the west coast field production, manage the new plant research for the west coast, I am in charge of all west coast international shipping as well as all the certifications and regulations for state and federal. I sit on a USDA advisory board for National Clean Plant Network. I also have just started doing the photography for the west coast plant material to be put in the company's catalog.

For fun I ride my Yamaha 700 raptor, explore photography and raise alpacas.

Carol Ivie (Gouaich)

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Occupation:Equipment Operator 1 Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2021-08-15 09:53:18

From Carol:I've had a pretty good life, although it didn't go in any direction that I would have guessed at.

In 2002 I married a man from Algeria and lived there for four years in the Sahara. When it's so hot you can feel your pores close when you walk outside, you're probably in the Sahara. I came home in 2006 and my husband finally got here in 2008. He, unfortunately, will not be with me at the reunion because he is returning home for a two-month visit.

I have four wonderful grandchildren - 2 boys and 2 girls, ages 18, 14, 11, and 10. Time flies when you are watching grand children grow up!

I would love to become a professional student! At this point I have a BA in Elementary Education, and recently earned an Associate's in Medical Billing and Coding.