Marcia Peterson Dunn

Profile Updated: March 4, 2013
Residing In: Fredericksburg, VA USA
Spouse/Partner: John (Jack)
Occupation: Retired from US Govt
Children: Jack, born 1965; Jennifer, born 1968
four grandchildren - Brittany, Courtney, Taylor and Chase. More… Grandson-in-law Johnny, and great grandson, Bryce, with another one (girl) coming in April.
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Regrettably I did not graduate from East High School, because my father was transferred to Ogden Utah in April 1959 (the end of my sophomore year). I was excited, but very sad at leaving the friends I grew up with! I did finish my high school years at Ogden High School, in a class of 561.

Went to college first year at California Lutheran College in Thousand Oaks, CA and then to Pueblo Jr. College (later renamed Southern Colorado State) in Pueblo, CO for the 2nd year. Tiring of school in 1963, I worked the summer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and then moved to Denver where I met my husband of 46 years. Transferred by the Air Force to Sacramento, CA for 5 years and then moved back to his home state of Connecticut. Went to work for the Internal Revenue Service in CT. After our two children finished school in Farmington, CT and were off to college or the army, we transferred to Washington, D.C. to move up the government career ladder. Lived in northern Virginia for 14 years until I retired (after 31 years) 12 years ago and moved to Fredericksburg, VA which is half way between DC and Richmond, VA.

For fun during those years in CT, my daughter and I got into showing horses and earning ribbons in equitation and jumping. Had to sell the horses when we moved to Virginia. In 1988 we bought a summer place on Chincoteague Island on the eastern shore of the Delmarva Peninsula (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) and enjoy the famous pony swim there every year and the beach and tranquility all spring, summer and fall. Now, in my retirement years, I spend my time gardening (both places), floor aerobics in fall/winter and teaching water aerobics in summer. Also walking, bicycling, and singing in 3 choruses in our community and at church. Of course I also enjoy being with my grandchildren, and 3 year-old great grandson whenever I can. They are both about a 2 ½-3 hr. drive away (in different directions). And we love to travel and take cruises!

I often think about my high school days and would love to rekindle those memories with many of the East High alumni if I am able to make it back for the reunion.

What Words Of Wisdom Would You Give The 2011 East High School Graduating Class ?

~ A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.~

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prayers to family went to school with MARCIA she was fun to be around .

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Happy early birthday, Marcia. Hope you have a great day! My sister-in-law lives in Fredericksburg! Small world.

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Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Joan, and have a great new year!

Oct 29, 2016 at 2:33 PM

Happy Birthday Kibby! My husband and grandson also have birhdays tomorrow! Enjoy!

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Pattie and me with the girls. Same time and place.
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Nancy and I grew up right next door to each other.  Our famiies were close and she and I had sleep-overs many times.  Unfortunately my dad was transferred when we were in 10th grade so I didn't get to graduate with her and other friends in Sioux City, but Nancy and I kept in contact even after we were each married.  The last time we saw each other was at the EHS 30th, 35th or 40th reunion! (It's been awhile!)   We always sent each other birthday cards and Christmas cards.  I have missed seeing her for many years and I always wished we could have gotten together sometime with our spouses. Rest in peace Nancy. sad

 

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Posted: Dec 17, 2013 at 12:07 AM
At a formal dinner on our Baltic Sea Cruise visiting the Scandinavian countries along with Russia, Estonia, and Poland. Here we had just left St. Petersburg, Russia.
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My 5th birthday party in October 1948. From left front: Jan Hahn, Nancy (Skalisky) Nicholes, Nancy Williams, Marcia; Back: Gary Andersen, my cousin Oren Swenson, and Gary's brother Terry Andersen.
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Granddaughter Brittany with her 3 little ones - Bryce 5, Leighton 2, and Sadie 7 mos.
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Me with husband Jack at our son's wedding in February
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Our 4 grandchildren - Taylor & Chase Daly, Courtney Dunn & Brittany Dagenhart, also at our son Jack's wedding (3rd)