Lisa Joy Wholley:
CLASS OF 1967

Pacific High SchoolClass of 1967
San bernardino, CA
Markleville Elementary SchoolClass of 1967
Markleville, IN
Lisa Joy's Story
Life
I married during my senior year in high school (Pacific), but later went back and got my diploma. I then took the SATs to gain entrance to Cal State San Bernardino which was a State College at the time. The year I graduated with a BA in English (1985) we became a University. While at Cal State I worked in the Computer Center doing Public Relations work, and as Executive Editor of the Cal State Chronicle.
I tried teaching for awhile, but decided that was not my calling. I loved the kids, but disliked the pressure and politics from both parents and administration. I ended up working as Vocational Manager at a Job Corps Center for several years before moving on to Sales and Marketing for a Medical Group and then a Provider Relations Rep with an insurance company. From there I ended up working as an Employment Specialist, where I became a Supervisor before I retired and came to work as Executive Director of a faith-based, non-profit. I guess most people don't end up doing what they thought they would, do the?
We now have five grandsons and one grandaughter. Our sixth grandson is expected to arrive any day. All but three of our grandchildren live in states other than California, so we don't see them as much as we'd like.
We've discovered as have many, that being a grandparent is fabulous! No one ever tells you how great these little people are to have around.
My husband and I do Pro-life work together. He has retired from Sales and I from Public Service.
As Executive Director of a Pregnancy Resource Center I work far more than 40 hour...Expand for more
s a week, but I get much more satisfaction on the job in one day than most people do in a lifetime. I believe in and love the work I do helping women and their families to understand the truth about all the choices available to them when they face an unplanned pregnancy.
We took our first vacation this year that was not obligated for a wedding, funeral or to visit family.We spent a week in Arizona at the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Jerome. Then another week in the Central Coast of California.
We attend a rather large church in Highland, Ca where we have lived for about seven years. I never thought about living in a "senior" community, and it still feels odd that we are old enough to qualify. Though most of our friends are retired or getting ready to do so, we are very active. My husband Umpires youth baseball and golfs every chance he gets. I am very active outside my work with exercise, gardening and I play a little golf.
I enjoy reading and do a little freelance writing. I am currently working on a study for parents of "prodigal children" based on the account of the prodigal son as told by Jesus in the book of Luke, chapter 15. Alcohol and drug addiction has greatly impacted our family, and I'd like to be an encouragement to others who are facing this issue with a family member; especially a son or daughter.
When I have time, and the weather is cool enough we enjoy doing projects around the house or working on our landscaping.
I don't think I will ever fully retire. Although sometimes it would be nice to have a more flexible schedule.
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