James Lyon:
CLASS OF 1960
Petaluma High SchoolClass of 1960
Petaluma, CA
California State UniversityClass of 1977
Los angeles, CA
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My wifes name is Donna and we have been married for 47yrs and have two sons. I met her in Pasadena, CA. in 1962. I retired in 1989 as a manager with AT&T and in 1983 as a Captain with the LA County Sheriff's Dept. My last command was at the San Dimas Station. Moved to Hemet,CA in 1999 from Claremont,CA. Our sons names are Jim jr (40) and Jeff (37). I play Golf, Softball, Jog, Travel, Computers and ride a Motorcycle (Virago 1100). We spend our time beween Hemet,CA., and our Cabin in Big Bear,CA. Served 4yrs in the US Navy Jan, 1960 - Jan,72 aboard the USS Southerland (DDR743). Obtained the rank of Sonarman 2nd class (E5). Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal in 1963. Participated in Atomic Tests (1962) and Vietnam war (1961 & 63). Then spent 6 years (1964 - 72)in the N...Expand for more
avy reserve aboard the USS Halsey Powell, USS Shields & USS Hooper. Obtained the rank of PO 1st class (E6). Have traveled through-out most of the world while in the Navy and later with my wife. We cruised Nov.2003 through the Panama Canal and Oct. 2004 to Hawaii with Glenn Wellman (PHS Classmate) & his wife Carol. Had a great time! Spent some time with Herman Chan in Hawaii too. I attended Cal State LA for a few years and obtained a BS in Criminal Justice in 1977. We both have started a new career! As of 7/1/04, we are the new managers of 'Hemet West Mobile Estates'. It's the largest senior mobile home park in the state. Soon to become the 2nd largest park in the state after we finish the park expansion. Anyone visiting SoCal, please feel free to stop by and say hello!
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