After graduating from St. Michael's, I went to nursing school in Newark for a year and a half, but decided nursing was not for me. I married in 1954, and my daughter Kathleen was born the following year. I went to work for Acme Mktg. in Long Island; I started as a cashier and later, was promoted to bookkeeper.
In 1963 I married Charlie Shahan, and moved to California. Marrying Charlie was overwhelming to say the least! I was an only child, and use to a small family, whereas Charlie was the eldest of nine children, and had three children. Charlie had a roofing business, and I worked with him until the economy went bad. At that time, I went to work for the University of the Pacific in Stockton California. I eventually became the Catering Coordinator for all the dining services on campus; It was the best job I ever had!
I retired in 1996, and Charlie and I moved to Arizona .
I have a great family; four wonderful children, Kathleen, Darla, Mark and Douglas, and twelve grandchildren 6 to 29 years old,. The children have spread out, living in California,Texas, and Oregon, but they gave me great comfort when Charlie died two years ago. I love them all very much and I know they love me.
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