Darrell Marks:  

Went to CSULA . Started working at Union Oil Company in the mail room. Later promoted to Computer operator. Was drafted in 1966 into the Army and upon completion of basic training was transferred to Texas for Leadership School. After graduating, was trained as a medic. Upon completion, was transferred to x-ray school. after completion, was transferred to 86th Evacuation Hospital where I finished my active service obligation. Returned to Union oil and worked in the computer room for two years and then found a better job at Pensick And Gordon, a toy wholesaler. Was promoted from accounts payable to Staff Accountant. Decided this was not the job for me, went back to CSULA and got my Bachelors. I found a job in Baxter International and worked in a laboratory with the development and manufacture of injectable serums from blood plasma derivatives. Worked with wood, got my contractor's license and owned and operated a small cabinet business. I Met my wife in 1980 and was married in 1982. My wife is from the Philippines. She went to school here, got her nursing license but is now retired also.. I have two children, My son was born in 1983 and is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona in Electrical Engineering, he now has a job in engineering (Industrial) My daughter was born in 1991 and graduated with a BS in Bi...Expand for more