Jon DeArman:  

After 2 failing semesters at University of Houston I received my 1A draft notice. The Navy sent me straight to Vietnam. I finished my 4 year enlistment and started working as an electrician in California. After 6 months, I rejoined the Navy, applied for a commission and spent 27 years as a naval officer. In 1971, I married my blond-headed California "Dream Girl"; who shared my interest in Underwater Photography, Skiing & Mountaineering and we spent the next 53 years traveling around the world. We lived in Hawaii, Philippines, Florida and Western Washington. Although, I never would have guessed after so many years; Susie & I became parents in 1982. Mark was raised in an outdoor environment and packing a baby through the mountains made life much more interesting for us. I retired at 50 and have spent the next 26 years enjoying our lifestyle here in the Pacific Nort...Expand for more