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Dawn was born in California but came
back to Forest Grove, Oregon in 1973 with her family. She was three
months old. They lived at 21st and Elm Street next to
Grandmother, Hazel Davis for a time.
In 1977 her family bought the one
hundred four year old house on 16th Ave. Dawn, Mike and the
girls still live here together with her Mother and brother, with the
exception of two years after they were first married. This is an
arrangement they all love since they are best friends. Brother Jim and
his two daughters live near and they all share a meal together two or
three times a week.
Their latest project is remodeling
the house with Dawn initiating the work.
Mike was born in Southern California
when his Father was a Marine there. The family returned to Oregon when
Mike was one year old. They lived in Tillamook eight years where his
Father taught school. Then they came to Forest Grove when Father got a
teaching position here. Mike’s Grandfather also taught school in Forest
Grove. Mike and Dawn both graduated from here.
Dawn, who is a probation officer, as
is her Mother and brother, recently went back to school to get her
degree for this work. Mike is a janitor at Forest Hills Lutheran School
where their children go. His future plans may be to go back to school.
Dawn’s workload is 95 to 98
probationers involving violent crimes offenders. This may seem a light
load, but it involves close supervision.
The family share hobbies together,
the first “bird watching” at their many birdhouses in their yard; also
fishing, camping, and hunting. Mike loves music, plays the guitar and
is trying to form a band and record. He hopes to have a demo out soon.
“Remodeling” is their newest hobby.
They both have always belonged to
Mt. Olive Church. It is their home church. Dawn and brothers Troy and
Jim share a Mexican and Anglo heritage of which they are very proud.
Education for the family is a priority and primary goal of the family.
Kaidee and Kali’s hobbies are also
hiking, camping, and art work. Kaidee especially loves drawing and is
taking Tae Kwan Do classes. Kali is doing swimming and running.
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