Marilyn Bick:  

Life After college I went overseas (Europe and West Africa) were my Dad was working. I spent a year with my parents, then had a short 2 yr marriage to a man from Holland. Returned to the States in 1977 and begin working as a federal employee. In 1980 married Newell Oler. I became a widow in 2001, when Newell died of ALS (Lou Gerhigs disease). In 2003, I married Rodger Bick, an MD & PHD in Hematology. He is a California/Texan. I retired on January 3, 2008 and love the fact that when I wake up each morning, I don't have to do or be anywhere, except where I want to be. Rodger is semi-retired. We both love being on the Ocean and sailing. He is active as a volunteer in the Coast Guard in southern California as well as in in Texas. We have decided to make Texas (Dallas) our permanent residence with California our vacation place. With retirement we will spend more time just doing whatever we feel like doing and nothing more. School I enjoyed High School, but could not wait to finish. Therefore, I finished in 3 yrs instead of the 4 yr norm. This was accomplished thru Summer School attendance. I did not join many school groups/organizations, as I was always studying. I was mainly involved with the local Rainbow Girls chapter and the youth group at Easthaven Baptist. I had one really close "best frien...Expand for more