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General
Richard currently lives in Prince George BC, where he is looking forward to retirement at the age of 65 (October 2006). On his first day of retirement he plans to re-arrange his wife's kitchen. He believes that this should have him at the lake, fishing, in about one hour! Richard has worked for Kaman Industrial Tech. for the past 28 years. He has also worked hard to be a good husband to Valerie for the past 34 years.
Richard's current goal is to live long enough to attend the 50 year reunion!
Family
Richard and Valerie have been married for 34 years. They have 3 daughters, 2 sons, 7 grand children and 1 great-grand child.
Work History
- Stonewall Argus – 2 years
- Sears – 5 years
- Fording Coal "COMINCO" – 6 years
- Royal Canadian Navy – 17 years
- Kaman Industrial Tech. – 28 years
Education
Completed half of Grade 11, but can now do Mathematics. He remembers Miss McPhedran saying: "There is no WHY in Math. Just do it!"
50 years later he acknowledges that she was right!!!
Hobbies & Interests
- Hockey
- Fishing
- Camping
- Gardening
- Watching "Desperate Housewives" on TV
Awards
Canadian Armed Forces Medal (awarded for continuing service and exemplary conduct)
Memberships
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Royal Canadian Naval Association
- Most Important Membership: 18 Year Member of AA
Military
Royal Canadian Navy – 17 Years
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