TOMMY DEISS

Profile Updated: January 17, 2023

Class Year:	1967

Residing In:	Iola, TX USA

Spouse/Partner:	Mary

Occupation:	Petroleum Engineer for Denbury Resources, Inc.

Children:	Scott, born 1977 Abbey, born 1979 Jill, born 1982

Military Service:	Captain, Air Force, Pilot

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What elementary school(s)did you attend?

BERRY

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What Jr High (s) did you attend?

BURBANK

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What street(s) did you grow up on?

1714 McDaniel, which was within walking distance of Berry Elementary and Sam Houston High School.

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Do you or your family still live or own your house that you grew up in?

No. After I graduated High School my parents moved to Aldine and later to Sugarland.

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Do you see or hang out with any class mates? Who?

No, but I am trying to get back in touch with them.

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What would we be surprised to know about you?

I was a pilot in the Air Force for 7 years.

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List your siblings and year.

Sandi, 1952 deceased
Sheila, 1955
John, 1959

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What did you want to do or think you were going to do when you finished high school?

I knew I would go to college and study engineering at Texas A&M University, which Is what I did.

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What and where was your 1st job? Do you remember how much you were paid?

My first job was working at a sheet metal company during high school making $1.25 per hour. After college I went to work for Gulf Oil as an engineer making $900 per month.

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

I enjoy playing golf, traveling, going to Texas A&M football games, and playing with my four grand kids, family get togethers

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Name something you dearly love. and why?

My wife who is my soul mate.

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Is there a moment in your life that stands out? A moment that defines who you are? Other than kids being born or your wedding day.

Resigning from a good paying to join the Air Force for 1/3 the pay. Serving the nation when I didn’t have to serve.

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Helen BLANCHARD HOPKINS

Helen BLANCHARD HOPKINS

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:35 AM

My brother was in your class, Dennis Blanchard. We all attended Berry Elem. as well. I am in Irving now. Your wife looks very famillar to me. What kinds of social activities, besides travel(!) are you involved in?

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