Seretha
Our oldest child, Seretha, lives in the Florida Panhandle. She is extremeley talented in music (vocal and instrumental), gifted academically, generous and kind-hearted, and has a very witty/sarcastic sense of humor (inherited from Janice).
Seretha is an office manager for a car dealership group and loves her job because of the interaction with people and the ability to help others when they are in need. When she isn't working, she has her hands full being a wife to her amazing husband Carl, and taking care of our grandkids: Lilly Faith, Brent, and Finn. We love spending time with them whenever possible.
Prayers always for their health, safety, and spiritual growth.
Seretha is an office manager for a car dealership group and loves her job because of the interaction with people and the ability to help others when they are in need. When she isn't working, she has her hands full being a wife to her amazing husband Carl, and taking care of our grandkids: Lilly Faith, Brent, and Finn. We love spending time with them whenever possible.
Prayers always for their health, safety, and spiritual growth.
Kyle
Kyle is our middle child. He is very much like his father in so many ways--looks, personality, demeanor, career, etc. He has a BS in Finance and an MBA and now lives and works in the Washington DC area.
Like Jim, he is an avid runner. At 6'3" those long, lean legs make it pretty easy for him. He also enjoys boating, wakeboarding, riding motorcycles, and para-motoring.
Like Jim, he is an avid runner. At 6'3" those long, lean legs make it pretty easy for him. He also enjoys boating, wakeboarding, riding motorcycles, and para-motoring.
Kevin
Kevin is our youngest child. He takes after his maternal grandmother's side of the family, which is Irish. He is 6'4", red-headed and known to be stubborn (not unlike his mother and grandmother!), but also very generous and kind-hearted. He is very athletically gifted, excelling in soccer, football, running, tennis, kickball, skimboarding and ultimate frisbee. He loves being on or near the water and is a true Floridian. He is an excellent cook and has a wonderful sense of humor which makes him a joy to have around, as long as you don't mind cleaning up after him! LOL
He graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Finance and works as a Contracts Administrator. He is married to Natalia and they live in the Tampa Bay area.
He graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Finance and works as a Contracts Administrator. He is married to Natalia and they live in the Tampa Bay area.
Janice's Family
Janice's parents and her sister live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her father was in the military for 26 years, and then owned/operated his own water-well drilling company in Colorado for almost 30 years after that. He and her mom traveled the country in their motor coach for many years after retirement, seeing all the sights, but now stay pretty close to home. They were originally from Arkansas, and Janice still has aunts/uncles/cousins there. (UPDATE: Janice's mom passed away in Feb 2018. Her dad and sister then moved to the Florida panhandle to be close to our daughter and grandchildren.)
Her sister, Renee, worked for the government ever since she graduated from high school/college, and is now retired from the FAA. She is also a Master Bridal Consultant and Event Planner, and she rescues/fosters animals. She has 7 cats and 3 dogs she has rescued from various situations, and they pretty much rule the roost there.
Her sister, Renee, worked for the government ever since she graduated from high school/college, and is now retired from the FAA. She is also a Master Bridal Consultant and Event Planner, and she rescues/fosters animals. She has 7 cats and 3 dogs she has rescued from various situations, and they pretty much rule the roost there.
Jim's Family
L-R: Allan, Gordy, Judi, Brenda, Doug, Jim.
Front: Mrs. Larson
Jim's family is spread out between different parts of Florida and Asheville, NC. His mother, 2 sisters (Brenda & Judi), and two brothers (Allan & Gordy) live in Asheville. Allan is a manager at a hotel resort near the Asheville Biltmore estate, and an avid runner and golfer. (UPDATE: Judi passed away in May 2017, and Gordy passed away in July 2017). His father lived in Ft. Lauderdale but passed away Nov 2012, the day before we returned to the US on a furlough. Jim's youngest brother, Doug, lives in Pensacola FL. He loves to fish, which makes sense in Florida!
Brenda is a CPA and also an avid runner, currently on a quest to run a marathon in every state! Allan is also quite the runner. When you get those 2, plus Jim, together in a race, they take the prize for the most 1st place finishes within a family!!! Jim's mother lives in Asheville as well, and thrives on good political discussions and just spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Brenda is a CPA and also an avid runner, currently on a quest to run a marathon in every state! Allan is also quite the runner. When you get those 2, plus Jim, together in a race, they take the prize for the most 1st place finishes within a family!!! Jim's mother lives in Asheville as well, and thrives on good political discussions and just spending time with her children and grandchildren.