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Zene Malinski Malinski
Profile Updated:January 1, 2025
Class Year:
1976
Where do you live now?
Huntingdon, TN USA
Kids?
My son Joel was born in 1993. Married and in the US Army stationed now at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Stepson More…Joshua was born in 1985. Single and Is a professor of science and has his Doctorate in Science teaching at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee.
Both great!
Williston, North Dakota, Glendive, Montana, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Pine Valley, Ivins & St. George, Utah, Liberty, Missouri, McKenzie, Tennessee, Huntingdon, Tennessee.
Still have family around Duchesne?
No. All of my family is in St. George, Utah. I guess I'm the lone wolf. LOL
How often do you get back to Duchesne?
Once every few years till I moved. Still need to get back to see some of my old friends. Miss you guys!
Do you still see/talk to/hang out with any classmates? Who?
Bret Brown, Jay Killough, Randy and Laura Harrison, Kelly and Cindi Cowan, Rod and Nancy Bird and a few others here and there!
What did you do right after high school?
WORK>WORK>WORK!!!!
What a fool!!!!!!!
I worked in the oilfield for a long time and then worked in construction in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. I moved to Southern Utah and helped my parents with their lodge guiding and cooking. Got married and back into construction building roads, dams and subdivisions. City for 9 1/2 years working my way up to supervisor in two different departments.
Moved to Liberty, Missouri and worked for Lowe's for ten years working my way up to department manager in several departments.
Moved to McKenzie, Tennessee and started my own home remodeling business that really took off.
What do you do now?
My wife was promoted to the United Health Care National Team and have been able to move anywhere we wanted. We chose Tennessee to be by Joshua as he is now a collage professor with his doctorate in science.
I have started my own business doing home remodeling and repairs. I started it as something to keep me busy and worked.
I'm also a Ride Captain for the Patriot Guard Riders honoring our fallen hero's, welcoming
them back and sending to protect OUR freedom.
Closed business, retired to become full time care giver for my better half and don't regret a day of helping her
Married? To who? When? How long?
Korrie Henderson (5 years )
Elaine Klaassassen (15 wonderful years so far!)
Grandkids?
Hoping!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Ride my motorcycle. Sold it now and enjoy our UTV.
What's the farthest you've been from home?
Virgin Islands. Can't wait to go back!
What’s your favorite memory of Duchesne High?
Great friends! Miss you all....
Least favorite memory?
Nothing to do!
OK, I know we made our own fun and sometimes I wonder how we survived it!
Going to the lake to swim or party, was always the best!
What would we be surprised to know about you?
You think when you get out of school your done taking tests..........WRONG!!!!!! LOL
Quit smoking a long time ago on a dare!
Thanks Kelly..........I owe you one!!
One of the dumnist things I ever did was to start.
Anything else we should know?
You may think that you know what life has planned for you, but!!!!!!!