James Idleman:  

Life What can one say after so many years. Finshed SCHS. Attended CC, AA in Lib Arts. Got married, (K. Cottrell)(21 yrs).Went to work for PG&E in San Mateo. Joined the Army, MOS Drill Instructor LA. Had a lovely daughter, Lauri. She now has a daughter. Returned to PG&E, became an Engin Est. Adopted a son, Scott. He has twins on they (10/12) Attended SJSU, BS Bus Ed (MGMT). Found my biological family after Lou & Elva (Mom & Dad) passed on. 2 brothers & a sister, all older. Met my mother as well. Father had deceased 2 yrs prior but found out a couple of co-workers had gone to SCHS with him. My bio-name is Fred Feakes. Turns out I knew one of my brothers when I was growing up as well as went fishing with my Grandfather. Was unaware of the relation at the time. Divorced/Remarried (88), (S. Johnson)(Saratoga High)(17 yrs. Inherited 2 lovely daughters as a result. Retired Feb/02. Divorced again. Now I'm persuing my avocation as a singer/songwriter. Rich Olive (SCHS) was my part-time singing partner as one of The Byelow Singers up until 2005. Awhile back we had the honor of performing in an old-fashioned hootenanny along with Randy Sparks and The New Christy Minstrels. We mainly did benefits, retirement homes, county fairs & the Santa Cruz Follies. Steve Reider (PG&E) is my writing partner who just re...Expand for more