Marilyn Van Houten:
CLASS OF 1965
Miami Palmetto High SchoolClass of 1965
Miami, FL
NOVA Southeastern UniversityClass of 1984
Davie, FL
University of Miami - NursingClass of 1969
Coral gables, FL
West Lafayette High SchoolClass of 1962
West lafayette, IN
Saint James Lutheran SchoolClass of 1961
Lafayette, IN
Marilyn's Story
Life
Marilyn (Smith) Van Houten
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Attended St James Lutheran School in Lafayette In for grade school. This was a warm, caring environment where I had the same teacher for 8 yrs!
I attended West Lafayette HS until 1962 when my Dad went to the U of M to be the Registrar. I transferred to Miami Palmetto HS, Miami Fl.
I went to the Univ of Miami majoring in Nursing and joined Delta Gamma Sorority; graduated in 1969. Had a wonderful college experience at the U of M! Married John Goonen the summer I graduated from college and moved to Orlando, Boca Raton and Key West. Had a son, John III Oct 72 (he is a pilot) living in Houston with wife Shannon, and now we are blessed with a beautiful grandchild Dani (born in 2016). see my FB site for pics!
I was divorced and remarried Ed Van Houten in 79. Attended Nova SE Univ graduating with Degree in Human Services Administration 84. My husband (Edward Van Houten) passed away in 1992 (the yr of Hurricane Andrew). Started my own company, Rehabilitation Case Management in 88. We specialize in catastrophic disease and injury case management as well as long term care assessments. (They don't let you list the web page but google for more information).
I have been involved showing and raising Golden Retrievers and showed a male (Ch Toasty's McDuff)to his AKC championship!
Very involved with my professional organization (CMSA)...Expand for more
on a national, state & local level. I have served on the national board as well as representing the organization as the Government Affairs chairman. I spoke on health care advocacy & my personal journey with triple neg breast cancer (dx 05)at the national CMSA conference June 08.
My life was turned upside down in June 05 when diagnosed with invasive, aggresive breast cancer. I survived surgeries, dose dense chemo and radiation and am proud to remain in NED status! I currently help coordinate the Buddie for You program with Susan Komen. ....I know some of your lives have also been touched by this same disease (1 in 8 woman!)
Married Michael Wiggs, July 13th of 05. We have bought a Winnebago and intend to enjoy the gorgeous country we live in! We own a home in SW Miami full of native plans and critters....certified wildlife habitat..I love to swim, do Tai Chi, love dance, theatre.
Celebrating 32 years owning my own company and love what I do!
I have connected with high school and grade school friends from Indiana through this site and looking forward to reuniting with more!
Marilyn
Military
I tried to get into the Army Nurse Corp in 1968. (Dad was a Col). Was very disappointed that I couldn't meet the weight/height requirement (I was 11 pounds too light!) If I had been accepted would have gone to Viet Nam as a commisioned officer...oh the strange twists and turns our lives take!
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