Bill Coker:
CLASS OF 1963
Long Beach Polytechnic High SchoolClass of 1963
Long beach, CA
Loma Linda University - DentistryClass of 1972
Loma linda, CA
La Sierra UniversityClass of 1969
Riverside, CA
Bill's Story
After graduation from L.B. Poly I became a Dentist. I practiced (it seems I could never get it right) for 24 years. During that time I did a number of things that I found interesting and rewarding. I had three wonderful children...Cindi, Marc, and Todd. I now have three grandsons Garritt, Matthew, and Ryan. Ryan is a chess master at the age of 11 years. I know he did not get that ability from me. I have a tough time playing checkers. Toward the end of my career I was appointed to the Inmate Welfare Commission by the L.A.County Sheriff Lee Baca. This was interesting and something I enjoyed immeasurably. I served a term of five years and then resigned to move to E...Expand for more
urope. Switzerland to be exact. I lived in Montreaux. We also have a place in Cannes, France where we spend most of our time when it is too cold in Switzerland. Nothing like the French Riviera to get your juices flowing. I retired at 54 and do not regret my decision. I have traveled the globe and know that I am very fortunate to be able to do so. I also have a home in Palm Desert and enjoy losing money to friends in golf. I enjoyed my times at Franklin, and Poly and love hearing from my old friends. (please pardon the expression). Hopefully I will be able to see some of you. If not then "bonne chance" and enjoy life to its fullest. You will not get another opportunity.
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