Don Sheets:  

Life I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. My family moved to California around 1956, where we lived for several years. My father had many issues, causing us to move multiple times. For example, when I was in the seventh grade, we moved five times in one school year. Eventually, after my parents separated, I lived in Buena Park and attended Buena Park High School. I enlisted in the Air Force one month after graduation. I retired from the Air Force in 1989. Besides Vietnam, I was stationed in Europe for eight years and at several other bases in the United States. I have been married for 49 years. My wife and I were foster parents for 22 years, caring for over 50 children and youth. In high school, I was involved in music (Madrigals, Concert Choir, etc.). When I retired from the Air Force, I moved to Oregon to attend college and complete my graduate work at the seminary. I was semi-retired but became bored. I work as a foster care coordinator for 211Info. This is a non-profit connecting people to thousands of social service resources. Life has been good, and I am thankful for all my experiences. School I started at Buena Park High School during my sophomore year. I enjoyed my 2 1/2 years at school, but it wasn't easy academically because of all the moving I did while growing up. That was one reason I joined the Air Force. I know most of the teachers I had known my background and helped me get through school. Music was important, and that was where most of my friendships were made. Whenever I am in Southern California, I do take time to drive by the school. I doubt I would want to return to high school, but I have good memories. College I brought my family to Portland, Oregon, in May 1989 when I retired from the Air Force. Multnomah was an excellent transition for me from the milita...Expand for more