Leslie Bates-Nielson

Profile Updated: October 23, 2010
Leslie Bates-Nielson
Residing In: Blanding, UT
Spouse/Partner: Lyle Nielson
Children and Grandchildren: Six children
Kellen 1980
kassie 1982
Jens 1984
Mallory 1986
Rye 1995
Hannah More…2000

grandchildren
Ellie, Haven, Brody, Trace, Baylor, Olivia,Rylee
Yes! Attending Reunion
What have you been doing the last 30 years, in 5-10 lines or less:

I have been raising six wonderful kids. I have a great husband. They are my life and joy. I also love gardening. Traveling, I have been to France and Switzerland twice. I order for a family business, It has taken me to New York on occasion. I am happy and love my life. It has been good, bad, joyous, hard but overall it is wonderful.

I would like to see the following classmates a the reunion:

Kayleen Killian , Debby Taniguchi, Doug Hussey all the old hangout friends.

What is your best most vivid memory of High School?

First day of 10th grade. Sat down at the desk and all the buttons popped off of my jumpsuit. Mark McArthur picked them up and handed them to me. Embarrassing. I enjoyed all the ballgames. I also loved participating in gymnastics.

Who was your favorite Teacher and why?

Mr. Olson, his class was challenging and interesting. Loved the field trips.

What did you want to be after you graduated?

A wife and mother.

What song or songs make you think of the good old days?

Any thing Bee Gees, Rod Stewart.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Traveling, quilting, sewing, gardening, reading, Crafts. District Leader for Communities for Decency, watchdog group to educate communities on harmful effects of pornography. Church service.

What are your future plans?

I want to enjoy my family. Maybe a couple of more trips to Europe. A LDS mission with my Husband. Maybe to go back to school. The field seems wide open, I am not saddled with a career , most of the children have left home it seems my choices are wide open. It feels great.