Betsy Hofer:  

Life I attended Fresno City College and then 4 C's Business College following high school. In 1966 I met and married Richard, moved to Dinuba and became a farmer's wife. In 1972 we bought his grandfolks place and became parents to Janelle, our first daughter. Our second daughter, Katie, joined us in 1981. We still live on the farm, although it's much smaller than it once was. One girl is married, in Visalia, and the other engaged, in Seattle. We have two precious grandaughters, Ainsley and Emma, and with the upcoming marriage will get two new grandsons, Matt and Ryan. And we mus'nt forget the one on the way that we'll meet this spring. I have worked on and off, here and there, but mostly have loved being a stay-at-home mom and wife - and now Gramma. We are, and have been, active in our church, and are grateful to God for the many blessings He's given us. And even more so for being beside us through the tough times. Although we've minimized our farming operation and are enjoying a bit more leisure time, retirement is still a few years away. Richard began driving truck a few years ago for Bes...Expand for more