Norma Peters:  

Life One year after high school, I married Jerry Peters, (Downey class of 56). He enlisted into the US Air Force 3 months before we were married We lived in Missouri for a year while he was stationed there, before going to Okinawa for 16 mo's. We have two sons, Arlen and Doug. Arlen taught Biology at Modesto High School and coaches, and Doug is a Sergeant with the California Highway Patrol. Both retired now after 35 and 30 years respectively. They are both happily married and have given us 5 beautiful granddaughters that we adore, and 5 great granddaughters. In the past, we have enjoyed family outings such as athletic events, snow skiing, tennis and hiking. Among my more notable hikes, I have hiked up to the summit of Mt. Whitney, and to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite four times. After completing a course at a local Business College, I worked for Franklin and Downs in the business office for one year, and ended as a receptionist and office assistant at Conagra Dried Fruit and Nut Company for 10 years before retiring. 30 years altogether working at the same building, but name changed 3 times before ending with Conagra. I loved working and loved the people, but the company closed down, otherwise I'd still be working. We gave up our seasonal passes to Bear Valley each year for skiing, but I still enjoy doing front flips off the diving board with my granddaughters. We have enjoyed numerous trips to Hawaii and to various states, but would like to see more. Just recently enjoyed a cruise to the Inside Passage of Alaska. My life is tied around my family, especially my 5 granddaughters. The oldest, Ashley, attended Heidelberg Univ. in Germany for more advanced study of German language, and graduated from UC Davis just before her wedding. 2 others attended college: Hannah graduated after 5 years at Baylor Univ. in Waco, TX., where my father attended, and also where my mother and father were both born and raised. And, Hannah also was a pole vaulter on the Baylor Bears Track and Field Team for four years. She has been to France 5 summers (to help her French language), in add...Expand for more