Barb Keller:  

Life I was married to Wayne Korb (RHS-1969) in 1971 and was divorced from him in 1983. We had two children together, a daughter Yvette born in 1972 and a son Christopher (CJ) born in 1975. Wayne died from esophageal cancer at 46 in 1997. I was also married to Mike Gallagher (RHS-1964) in 1985 and divorced him in 1996. I worked for Ralph E. Sweeney, Jr., MD, an orthopedic spine & knee surgeon, in Westfield from 1996-2001. I also worked at Dembling's Grocery Store, Charlie Brenner's Sports Shop and Thompson's Country Store, all in Rahway. I was an Avon Rep for 20 years in Clark. I also worked in the school cafeterias in Clark for a few years and at a print shop in Clark for several years. I got my realtor license and briefly worked as a realtor in Clark, but it just wasn't my cup of tea! After the loss of my Mom early in 2001 and living in Clark for 21 years, I moved to Carlsbad, CA early in 2002 to be closer to my son Chris (CJ). I bought a beautiful home there and the Pacific Ocean is only minutes away! Who could ask for more? I'm very happy in CA. I never, ever thought I'd be lucky enough to live so close to the ocean! My dream became a reality! In California, I was briefly employed as an instructor of medical billing & medical secretary in San Marcos, CA. I was offered a much better position at a collection agency in 2005, in Carlsbad, CA, and worked there until 2012. Some health issues forced me to take an early retirement, not willingly! Keeping busy is the secret to a successful retirement. I have been smoke-free since New Year's Eve 2002, which was a big challenge for me! I quit cold turkey, all by myself! I had a pair of all-black Scottish Terriers, that I named Mac and Annie. They were such cuties and had four litters of beautiful puppies. Both Mac and Annie have crossed over The Rainbow Bridge. I miss them both so much! I kept a female puppy from their 3rd litter named Betty. She turned 15 on 10/15/2023. I also kept a male puppy from the 4th litter named MacDuff. He crossed over The Rainbow Bridge when he was 10 years old. I miss MacDuff, as well! I added an all-white female rescue Staff mix to my family. Her name is Star and she's a little love bug. Star is 4 years old. Betty and Star get along with each other nicely. My son Chris (CJ) Korb (ALJ-1993) was in the USMC (FAST Co.) for 4 years and serve...Expand for more