Ovie Collier:
CLASS OF 1970
Gerstmeyer High SchoolClass of 1970
Terre haute, IN
Indiana State UniversityClass of 1985
Terre haute, IN
Woodrow Wilson Junior High SchoolClass of 1967
Terre haute, IN
Sandison Elementary SchoolClass of 1964
Terre haute, IN
Ovie's Story
Life
Born Ovie Leonard Collier in 1952. Named after millionaire Orval Vincent Stevens of Illinois. Parents got nothing, I got stuck with the name. Started calling myself Larry in 1970, was tired of explaining decrepid name. Spent 70-75 in Navy as electronics tech, saw the Mediterainian and Jacksonville, Fl. Married more than once(must be hard on women), last to Helen Bearley. One child and two grandchildren. Make home in West Terre Haute, In. Operate a sm. business in the valley for 27 yrs. Am an orphan now(watta ya lookin' 4 sympathy). Like to tell jokes and sing. Found out that I have a voice in this world after all. Was first person in Terre Haute and second overall to bowl first and second perfect games in the same day(verifiable-look in the Greater Terre Haute Bowlers assoc. book-think it happened in between 96 & 98. Now think that bowling should be an olympic sport but the committee won't allow us to use the performance enhancing substance alcohol during competition. Would like to talk with others from school, see how you all are doing.
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Spent 6 yrs at ISU getting B.S. degrees in management and applied computer technology.
Been married to Helen for over 17 years and am happy. Gonna spend the rest of my days trying to enjoy life and to making people around me happy.
We enjoy movies, music, fishing, traveling to older destinations of historical significance like Savanah and Charleston. Ask to see our latest vacation video.
I also like to golf, played at Hoosier Hills, Hulman, Elks and Oak Ridge last year. This year I got to go on the TPC of Sawgrass course at Ponte Vedra, FL in January. Greens fees this time of year are only $175. TPC is an awesome course, try it, you'll like it.
I plan on being at the reunion this year to see what 35 years has doon to us. Probable go the greet 'n' meet at the Bally the night before. Hope to see ya there.
Workplace
My wife an I operate a small business in Terre Haute that caters to the elderly. We like to think we are helping to keep them out of the nursing home and helping their kids also by taking some of the responsibility off them.
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