Sandy and I - 1962

My parents and siblings. As usual, my mother has to hold on to me!

After retiring from the Federal Government, I returned to California where I now live in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Since retiring, I have been active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the president of our local Fire District, a volunteer Sheriff's Deputy and  ran for county supervisor one year.

I was also in a band for several years as the lead singer and rhythm guitar player. The band played at local resorts as well as various Yacht Clubs in the San Francisco Bay area. 

I started my own business a few years ago but now consider myself as semi-retired. Soon after starting my business, my wife Sandra became ill with cancer and after a long brave fight passed away in January of 2008.

I have three children and two grandchildren. My oldest son is a Software Flight Engineer with  Lockheed Martin Space Systems with a degree in computer science; he has been involved in various high profile projects such as the Hubble Telescope. His wife Stephanie, has a college degree and has written a novel, Demon's Desire. My second oldest son is a Program Analyst for the Department of Veterans Affairs, has taught history and logic as a Professor at a private college and has a Ph.D in American and Medieval history. He has also published a science fiction novel, Tempest.. His wife Helen is a retired Buyer for the city of Sparks Nevada and has a degree in business and dental hygiene.  My youngest is my daughter who has a degree in business computers, is an accomplished Pianist, and is the mother of my grandchildren, Ethan and Jayden.

Thanksgiving Day - 2007
Sandy and I with our children. As you might notice in the picture, Sandy liked to talk.

Me and my sister Betty, who passed away in April 2010

My Grandfather Edward Lee Neal
Circa early 1900s

Me and my HOG about to go on a summer ride