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Kathleen (Kay) Pierce

My life continues to be dynamic!

It’s hard to believe 50 years have passed since we tossed our caps in the air! Like many of us, my life has had its ups and downs. I was married ('70 - '96) and had a dairy farm for 20 years near Bellingham, WA; lived in Moscow, ID; Boise; Nashville, TN; St. Charles, IL; and Nampa, ID. I was born in Idaho, and love it best.

My brothers and sisters were horrified when my daughter, Amelia, graduated from Moscow High School. They still haven’t forgiven me for allowing her to be a Bear. I have to admit; my blood rose whenever I sat with her and heard the Bear’s fight song!

I can’t decide if I am unemployed or retired. Either way I am enjoying this stage in my life and can honestly say I am happy. My son, Nate, married for the first time in 2017. He and his wife, Kim, and her teen age son, Max, live in NW Washington. My daughter, Amelia Johanna, and son-in-law, Troy, live near Manassas, VA.

I am a very blessed grandmother of two granddaughters. The oldest is Amelia Grace. She was born in late April, 2012. Yep, my daughter named her daughter Amelia. We call her "Gracie." My other granddaughter, Betty Ann, was born in July, 2014. She has my middle name. Gracie was learning to sing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" when Betty was a newborn. She began calling Betty "Bitsy" and the nickname stuck. Sometimes we shorten it to "Bits." I get to spend time in Virginia a couple of times a year, and stay for several weeks. Otherwise, we Skype fairly often.

I live in Nampa, Idaho with a wonderful man, Bill Connor. We met online in 2003 while I was at my brother Wayne’s place in Illinois. Bill was divorced and recently retired, his kids were up and gone, and he was foot loose and fancy free, looking for a great companion and new place to live. We hit it right off. Bill came to see why I love the Pacific Northwest, especially Idaho; fell in love with it too; let me choose a house; sold his home in Illinois; bought the one I chose; and, moved lock stock and barrel to join me. No, there aren't any wedding plans. We especially enjoy long road trips, day trips, exploring back roads, and cruising. So far, our longest cruise was 29 days from Los Angles to Tahiti and back. Luckily, neither of us ever get sea sick!

Both of my parents have passed: Dad in 2002 and Mom in 2006. All five of my siblings continue to be hale and hearty. My younger sister, April (PHS '79), and her husband, Russ, own the Honda motorcycle shop in Pullman. April has three grandkids. My sister Jan (PHS’67) and her husband, Don, live in Ann Arbor, MI. They just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary, have two kids, and six grandkids.

My brothers: Wayne (PHS ’71) married Kathy on 10/10/10, no kids. He lived in the Chicago area for over 30 years and moved to AZ in Aug '08. He was an engineer in the nuclear industry. He retired in December 2018. He and his wife sold their home, bought a big 'ol travel trailer, and plan to live in it while exploring this continent. My brother, Roger (PHS ’58), lives in Vancouver, WA with Jan, his wife of 52 years. They have two kids and four grandsons. He is a retired minister. They do a lot of ministry in India working with orphans and widows in remote areas. My oldest brother, Stan (PHS ’57), is also a minister. He lives in the Salem, OR area with Maria, his wife of 48 years. They have two kids, one granddaughter and two step grandsons.

I enjoy keeping up with my friends and family on Facebook aka my virtual coffee shop. Some of our political views differ, but our shared value of Love prevails.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you again! May God bless each of you with good health, love and joy now and in the coming years!

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