By Doris Jean Dealy (Her Sister) High School Graduation Lois Vesta Dealy Lois was born on June 10, 1922, in Houston, Texas, the first daughter of James Baker Dealy, 23, and Olgia Vesta Boettcher, 26. Lois was the first grandchild in the J. V. Dealy family, named after her aunt, her father’s sister, Lois Dealy, and “Vesta” from her mother. Her father owned a drugstore that Elnora Boettcher had given him, and her mother worked part-time there. They lived in a beautiful new house at 539 Merrill...

People who know me have asked me to write an autobiography. They want to read the story of the man that they know, how I managed to be the person I am. They want to understand how I did what I have done. So I set out on a multi-year journey here near the end of my life, writing about who I am, why I am, and how I did what I did. Chapter 1 — is about my ancestors because I share their innate knowledge, values, life experiences, models, and memories. Chapter 2 — focuses on my mother and father:...

Live Life Better Preface for One Way Success, Models and Memories People who know me have asked me to write an autobiography. They want to read the story of the man that they know, how I managed to be the person I am. They want to understand how I did what I have done. So I set out on a multi-year journey here near the end of my life, writing about who I am, why I am, and how I did what I did. Chapter 1 — is about my ancestors because I share their innate knowledge, values, life experiences,...