Jamieson,+John

907 NW 53rd St. Vancouver, WA 98663 360-991-4303 jjamieson1@live.com
 * John Jamieson**


 * 1979:** I am married to Sharon Anne and have one child, Michael Scott. Between 1959 and 1964 I attended the University of Oregon, receiving a BS in Business Administration. From 1964 5o 1978 I wass a commissioned officer in the US Army Field Artillery. Spent one year in Germany; two years at Fort Lewis, Washington; one year in Korea; on year at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; a year in Vietnam; three years at the University of Washington, receiving MPA in Public Administration; returned to Germany for another three years; then one year again at Frot Sill, Oklahoma. As of 1979 I am at Pacific Car and Foundry Company, Renton, Washington


 * 2009**: I am still a big land baron in Clark and Skamania Counties. I believe that my cancer is gone. At least that what the doctors are saying. They keep looking and keep finding nothing interesting. I was up in Mt Vernon to attend a funeral for Jody Gordon's mother in February. I saw Jon Hill and his wife there. Jon will again be going back to the Caribbean this fall to baby sit his boat. I suggested that he sink it and collect insurance so he could attend the reunion. He didn't think he could. So he will miss a great time.

I can’t believe that I have lived in Clark County for 24 years, but it’s true. It’s the longest time I have been in one place ever – amazing! Time is really flying by for me and I expect it’s that way for all of us.
 * 2014:**

I am a grandfather again since our last reunion. My youngest son, Michael, married a local teacher and they now have a very active 3 years old, who is more computer literate than I am. He is working as a computer aided designer for a local engineering firm.

My other children are still in the greater Seattle area. You may see or read about my oldest son, Mark, who is a PIO with the Seattle Police Department. He is on hand to “explain the inexplicable” about crime in city. Catherine remains active with her2 children and helps her husband Steve with his Microsoft based software application company. Sarah is again working for Microsoft in Redmond.

I am continuing to puzzle my way through family history. Many of the dead ends I had at the last reunion have been cleared up. Some more have appeared. I certainly have a better understanding of the people and places in my history. The westward migration of my family from the eastern seaboard to the west coast was amazing to research. I haven’t traveled to Scotland yet but I know far more about the locations of my Celtic ancestors. Maybe I will get there soon.

I had another melanoma cancer above my right eye this April. It’s gone, but so is my right eyebrow. I will need to consult with classmates (guys or gals) on the best use of eyebrow pencils to balance my facial features (or not). My ex-wife, Chris, tells me that Queen Elizabeth I had no eyebrows – a regal fashion statement! Maybe I will start a similar fashion statement.

It’s again hot here on the Columbia River. My tomatoes are growing like zucchini. I am giving them away to everyone I can as fast as I can, but I am barely staying ahead of this year’s crop.