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Sorry, I have been out of touch for a while. I am honored that our classmates are interested in what has been happening in my life. I will send you (soon) some greater details of what has been happening in my life over the past 50 years. Wow! That is hard to type let alone think about. (smile)

Just a note on the most recent challenge in my life. I was diagnosed with cancer in late October. It was a major shock, since my health has been outstanding over the years. The short version… It is Stage 1AE (early detection and confined to my neck). I will write more about this in my update, as it is remarkable. I have been greatly blessed. This is the type that usually does not spread. Three to four chemotherapy sessions and then monitoring down the road for the rest of my life. The chemo has been completed, and in the process I have lost 30 pounds plus and, of course all my hair. They say I look like President Hunter, to give you an idea of the new look. (smile) I have had just outstanding support from Aloha, family and friends. l am doing better, gradually trying to regain my weight and strength. I'll be in touch within the week.

It was great to hear form you! Excited to learn of the upcoming "50th" Class
reunion. Wow! Where has all the time gone? Per you request:

Abbreviated bio:

Married Jackie Bingham in SL Temple on August 20, 1954
Fist daughter Jo Gwen born December 3, 1953 Payson, UT
Graduated from BYU in 1958 with BS double major: Elementary Ed and Speech Correction
Selected as VA Audiology Trainee Summer 1958 WDC
Received MA Degree from the University of MD 1960 Major Audiology and Speech Pathology
Director, Audiological Services Portland, OR 1961-64
Second daughter Jeniffer born Oct 4, 1962 Portland, OR
Received Ph.D. The University of WA 1967 Major: Audiology Minor: Psychology
Chief, Audiology and Speech Pathology, Denver VA Hospital 1967-69
Director, Hearing and Speech Clinic, Naval Hospital Oakland, CA 1969-71
Divorced Jackie Nov 1972
Research and Demonstration Specialist, US Dept of HEW Denver 1971-74
Rehabilitation Specialist, DHEW, Social and Rehab Serv Denver 1974-80
Married Aloha Eguchi in Denver Sept. 12, 1996, Married in Hawaii Oct 2, 1976
First son born July 20, 1979 Douglass Hokulea Webster Dixon, Denver, CO
Rehabilitation Specialist, US Dept ED Denver 1980-89
Third daughter born Aug 12, 1983 Latisha Yasuko Liliuokalani Dixon Denver, CO
Second son born December 16, 1988 Tehrak Alexander Siegero Kamaluhiamonokalani Dixon Denver,CO
Regional Commissioner, US Dept of ED Denver 1989-94
Adopted daughter (Black/Cherokee/FAS/ADD) 1998 Tiara Gabrielle Gwalagwodi Orion Dixon Denver, CO
Retired December 1994 after 31 years of federal service
Self-employed Consultant 1994-present primary focus: Native Americans with Different Abilities
Church service - always important in my life currently on High Council Westminster CO Stake
Professional Advisory Councils: Interpreter Training Program for the Deaf,
University Training Programs, National Rehabilitation organizations, Native American Advisory Circles
First grandchild born March 10, 1999 Kyla Leilani Mylia Dixon Denver, CO
2001 Celebrated 25th wedding anniversary

Jerry... on the request for a personal bio...not sure what and how much you
wanted, so the above is an abbreviated version. I will be visiting the
website with great interest. It is a great idea and will help everyone
"catch up" on the last 50 years. (smile)

Jerry, thanks for taking the lead on this effort... it is much appreciated.
If I can help with the plans... let me know!

Wellness and safety for all our classmates and their families...

James (Jim)