Sandy & I have called Scottsdale home since the fall of 1999 when we were transferred here from Kansas City, the last of our 10 moves since I started with Osco in 1978! I retired in 2020 and we love the beauty of the desert!
We are doing great and have taken a some great vacations over the past few years; Bora Bora, St. Lucia, Aruba and Jamaica to name a few. We still get back to Iowa (God’s Country) every summer for a few weeks to visit family & friends.
Our two daughters are all grown up with families of their own. Amy and Andrew live in Norfolk, VA where Andrew is stationed as an Navy Pilot (flying the F-18 Super Hornet). They have two kids, Avery 6, and Able 3. They are all doing great! Sandy & I visited them in June and are planning another trip soon. Katie and Jorden live about 5 miles from us, so we get to see them and their 2 kids, Clayton 2 and Emery 7 months, all the time. It is great having them so close!
I just got back from my annual fishing trip to Rainy River (Minnesota & Canadian border) and we had another great week of catching and eating fresh walleye!
I totally enjoyed my 30 year career with Osco Drug! Too many great friends to mention, but I have to give a shout out to Roy Walters, Ken Walker, Gary Hunstiger, Jim Willyard, John McGovern and Bill Bates who all played a big part in helping me grow and achieve the successes I experienced. We were really a big family, working hard and playing even harder! DM meetings in the Ozarks, Running the BIX in Davenport, Going on a cruise with 90+ friends from Osco, Thanksgivings at the Cave Creek Recreational Park, Meetings at Pheasant Run, Retirement parties……and now ROMEO brunches. Where have the years gone?
Sandy & I wish you all good health and a wonderful 2025!