Robert Mendoza:
CLASS OF 1986
Indio High SchoolClass of 1986
Indio, CA
Wichita State University - Mechanical EngineeringClass of 1992
Wichita, KS
Walnut High SchoolClass of 1986
Walnut, CA
Robert's Story
Life
Hello out there,
Has it really been 20 years? Am I really getting this old? I don't know about you, but I still feel a lot younger....I often ask my wife, "When did we grow up?" I think it snuck up on us.
After high school I enlisted in the United States Air Force, after I realized I was not a very good college student. The discipline was something I desperately needed. I proudly served in Desert Storm as a Pavement Engineering specialist which means I designed and built the runways for the bombers in Spain and Saudi Arabia.
I continued my education and and found my niche in Municipal Infastructure Manangement. I am the Director of Public Works and Parks for the City of Derby Kansas. I know you may ask..WHY KANSAS??, I met the woman who would become my wife here and this is where I was stationed when I was not over seas. This is my home, the mid western life seems to agree with me and I am blessed to have been able to raise my daughter here.
My wife Kell...Expand for more
y is a City clerk for a small community, and is a saint for putting up with me. She grew up in Kansas and has her entire family here. My daughter is now 14, will be 15 in March. She is my pride and joy. She looks like her mother and acts like her father. Hopefully she will grow out of it. She is an intelligent, talented and beautiful young lady that always amazes me. She still acts like she loves me and is not afraid to hold my hand as we walk through the mall. It is truly the small things that matter.
I have been blessed. I live a life I probably don't deserve. We are very active in our church, have two small dogs that run our lives and spend our vacations in the desert and in Big Bear where my folks have a house..(Thank God for relatives)
We are looking forward to seeing you and your families at the reunion.
In case you are wondering, Derek Bodkin is still my best friend. Life just wouldn't be the same wthout him!
I wish you all the best.
God Bless
Robert
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