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Betty Van Boeyen

My journey after graduation has been defined by ambition, determination, and the occasional stray golf ball. Picture this: In 1970, I put aside my dream of traveling the world with the Air Force to begin studies at Olympic College, starting my career path. By 1972, I had earned my ATA in Graphic Arts, begun working full-time with the college's printing services, and entered marriage—though that chapter ended in divorce in 1978.

My next chapter began in 1982 when I married Bob Kieburtz, a chemistry professor at Olympic College. We put down roots in Bremerton and then built a home in Port Orchard’s McCormick Woods, right among golf fairways and a record number of missing golf balls. Our favorite pastime? Golfing with friends and neighbors as often as we can!

I devoted 35 years to Olympic College—whether out of loyalty or a reluctance to update my résumé. After retiring as Central Services Manager at 55 in 2006, I became the main caregiver for my parents for twelve years, earning what feels like a PhD in patience and creative problem-solving. My mother lived to 99, setting high expectations for family longevity, so I hope to follow her example for many years to come.

Looking ahead, I aim to win both women’s and couples’ golf tournaments, contribute to women’s health initiatives, and spend each winter traveling with Bob to find sunny golf courses. Achieving par on the 18th at The Old Course in St. Andrews (Scotland) was just the beginning—I reached a new milestone in 2025 by scoring 39 on the back nine at Ballybunion in Ireland!

For now, I'll keep chasing that original dream—exploring the world one golf course at a time, all for personal growth, adventure, and maybe, just maybe, hitting my seventh hole-in-one.

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