Michael Ipsen:  

Have been married to Marilyn (Beers) for 41 years. We have 2 daughters, Eve and Erin. Eve has 2 children making them our grandchildren (Ashley and Adam). Both daughters are married. Eve lives in Colfax, Ca. and Erin in Tucson, Ar. Marilyn and I have been to 41 states and hope to get to the rest before the sun sets. We have lived in Redwood City, Ca., San Carlos, Ca., Nashville, Tn. and South Bend, In. We are both big Notre Dame fans as are our daughters. We go to every game at ND and many on the road. I coached and taught school until 1997. In 1998 I started my own business. It was very successful. I sold it in 2009 and retired. I still officiate high school football, basketball and baseball just to keep busy. Still love Jerry Lee Lewis concerts (47 to date) and 49er football (thank God for DirectV NFL Sunday ticket). Love finding old Roosevelt Elementary, Goodwin Jr. High and Sequoia friends and finding out what they are up to. Still have lunch with former Goodwin teachers (Mr. Maynard, 7th grade science and Mrs. Kendall, 8th grade home room). Both are 82 and going great. This is my August 2010 update. More to come. This is my April 26th 2012 (my birthday) update: Our youngest daughter, Erin (35) is finally going to have a baby. Her first. Add number 48 to the list, saw Jerry Lee in Chicago in November. He was great as usual. One of my oldest friends, Patty Mullins, is finally getting her grand child. I believe due today. Had a great time at my 50th class reunion. Had fun with Patty, Linda W., Linda S., Jimmy K., Stan D. amoung others. Dee E., Rich E., and Joan C. and Bruce C. looked great (they must eat well). Disappointed Frank K. didn't show or Frank B too. Our grandson, Adam, graduates from high school in June. Where has all the time gone? Spent time last month with Mr. Maynard and Mrs. Kendall. We had a great time. They are now 84. If any of you want to catch up with them just let me know and I will get you their numbers. They love seeing old students. Mrs. K just got back from a month long trip to China. A remarkable lady. Damn fumbles! niners could have been in their 6th super bowl. Oh well there is always next year. Stay in touch. Go Cherokees! January 15, 2013 (update) Just got back from Miami. Went to the BCS football game unfortunatally my Fighting Irish didn't fight so well but we still got there. Looks like the 49ers are on their way to another Super Bowl. Just have to beat Atlanta. As I mentioned in my last update our youngest daughter, Erin, did have her 1st child. He was 10 lbs 20 in and both mom and son did well. He was born in August. Patty Mullins had a granddaughter and she has a ball with her and her 95 year old mother. The 3 of them spend most days together. Will this is the year most of us from the class of 61 turn 70. I know some of you already have. Didn't expect to live this long but it has been some ride. Good, Bad and Ugly. It was nice talking with Sandra N and Jmmy K this past year. They have both had serious health issues over the past few years but seem to be hanging in there. It was great to hear from Mike Q. He is still as funny as ever and seems to be doing well. Well enough for now. Looking forward to hearing from all of you again soon. In closing it might make som...Expand for more