Kathy K. Olds Harvet

Profile Updated: March 19, 2019
Kathy K. Olds
Residing In: Outing, MN USA
Spouse/Partner: Victor
Occupation: Hair Stylist
Children: I have 2 stepdaughters Michele and Heather. My daughter, Sherri, was born in 1974 and our son, Josh, More…was born in 1987. Michele is married to my nephew, Dennis Olds, and they have 1 daughter, Ruby. Heather is married to Chris and they have Zoey who is 12 and Molly who is 10. Sherri is married to Mitch, have no children of their own, but Sherri is Gramma to Reagan, which makes me a great-gramma!! Josh is 21 and as of yet, not married.
Yes! Attending Reunion
Comments:

After graduation, I married Wayne Peterson and moved to Maryland for one year while he was in the service. We then moved to Coon Rapids and lived there a year. Moved to Outing and have been here since. Wayne died in '79 but thank God we had Sherri (our daughter). After Wayne died I couldn't raise Sherri alone on a bartenders salary, so I went to beauty school, opened a shop in Emily and have been there since. Love my job and love my customers. I met Victor in '81. We have a lot of fun--We fish & hunt together--he's my best friend.

School Story:

One of my favorite memories from high school is Mr. Ben Lederman teachings. I thought he was such an excellent teacher and there was not a question he asked that I was not prepared to answer. (Loved to learn from him!!) Years later when my daughter was in his class, she had a "not too good grade" from his class so I decided I needed to find out what was happening. When I asked Mr. Lederman if he didn't teach that same way--his reply was"We are all getting older and don't have that kind of enthusiasm".

Do you still have family around Remer, Longville, Outing, Boy River or Federal Dam?

Yes

Do you still see/talk to/hang out with any classmates? Who?

I can't believe so many years have gone by without seeing any of my classmates since we live so close together! I guess I always knew I didn't want to leave Outing--so what's up with that?

What did you do right after High School?

Got married

What did you want to do or think you were going to do when you finished High School?

Get married

What types of jobs have you had in the past?

What else do you do in Outing? Clean houses or cabins, cook, waitress, or bartend.

What have you always wanted to do that you haven't done yet?

Go to Alaska and fish for Halibut or King Salmon.

What are some high points of your life since High School?

My children and grand kids.

Married? To Whom? When? How Long?

Married Wayne on my birthday April 18th 1970. We were married 9 years. Married Victor in 1990.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

We usually go fishing or hunting. Mainly just fishing now. We go to Wisconsin every summer for a week and do a bit of salmon fishing. Otherwise it's pretty much Walleyes and crappies or whatever will bite on the hook. We don't really care for Bass fishing, though. It used to be that Bass were so easy to catch and you didn't really want to fish for them and they always tasted "different", but now it's getting so any fish you can catch is acceptable!

Do you travel much? Where have you traveled?

Very little travel I'm afraid. We have gone out West to family reuinions (Montana). I guess we'll have to wait until retirement for that!

What is your favorite place to go to? Why?

Brainerd--that's where Sherri lives

What places do you want to visit yet? Why?

Alaska--fishing. Or Australia just for the scenery.

What is your favorite memory of Northland High School?

Over the years I had a best friend in school until she graduated in '68. We spent many days and nights with friends in school and on the streets of Remer. You know--game nights--whatever!! I also had a close friendship with George Fletcher--he was also a part of this group of people who "hit the streets"!

What is your least favorite memory or Northland High School? Why?

Pep fest in the gym when they announced that JFK had been shot!!

What is the biggest thing you would do differently if you went back to your time at NHS? Why?

I would not just isolate myself to the few (10 or so I hung with), but I would want to get to know all the people in my class--48?

What is your favorite drink?

diet pepsi and windsor

What is your favorite food?

apple and cheese

What is your favorite movie?

fools gold

What is your favorite music?

'50's

What is your favorite TV show?

csi

What is your favorite Holiday?

any time I can see my family

What is your favorite color?

don't have one

How do you relax?

fishing, crossword puzzels, and of course I love being a Lion!

Have you met any famous or interesting people? Who?

Everyone to me is interesting--but famous--not so much!! What happens in Outing--stays in Outing

Name some cool things you have done.

This might be cool--or it might be dumb, but when our son was born, he was born in the back seat of my brothers car on the way to the hospital. The cool part of that is he is alive and well and 21 yrs old. The dumb part is my "mother instinct"--where was it!!??

Do you have any words of wisdom you want to share?

Live each day as it might be your last! I learned this after Wayne died. Life is short!! You never know when your time is up! The old story--"do unto others..." is how I want to live.

Attending Reunion:

Yes

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