I was born in San Francisco, moved to Richmond California when I was 3 as my father worked for the Kaiser Shipyards during WWII. I went to Mira Vista elementary school, Harry Ells Junior High School, and DeAnza High School. Upon graduating I worked for Thom McAn Shoes and Artist Tailors. In 1963 I went into the real estate business. I opened my own office, a Century 21 franchise. Then several other companies, then retired. I studied Art with Tom Anderson at Art By U in San Ramon, CA for 11 years. Currently retired in Folsom, CA, near Lake Natomas. In 2014 Marlyn and I walked into an open house in Cameron Park, CA backed up to Cameron Park Lake and as we walked in Marlyn turnned around after seeing the lake and said I want to live here and that is where I live now. I scattered Marlyn's ashes in the lake, so now I can look out of my window and see her every day.