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Dorothy Willis

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June 1968- graduated from Bradley University with a B.A. in Secondary (grades 6-12/H.S.) Education (majors Eng. & P.E.)

1969-1972- had two sons--Jim 4-16-1969 & Steven 5-4-1972. My biggest achievements in life.

1976- began teaching and also started taking classes in Registered Nursing

1980-graduated & began working as an RN in Mother/Baby Unit

1980-1989 worked in OB at 2 hospitals & cont'd substitute teaching

1989-1996-worked in Adolescent Psych as the 11-7 Charge nurse and developed the 11-7 protocols.

1993-My first grandchild was born on March 4 & he is now the oldest of my six grandchildren.

1996- Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (onset was actally 1965). Began working in Adult Psych

9-13-2001- resigned as 11-7 Charge RN on PSYCHIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT or PICU

4-6-2008-I have been married to my husband Mel for 40 years, after a 4 year engagement.
Ta da!!!

2008- I stay mostly in my house and read and write about MMA and keep in touch with friends.

Anyone who would like to converse in private with me: justdee1@comcast.net--send me your phone number and when to call, and as long as you live in the United States or Canada, my husband says I have his permission to call you back. Yes, Mel is a doll!
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  • Favorite Athletes

    GSP. Matt Serra, Randy Couture, Gina Carano

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Bradley University basketball, Chicago Blackhawks, Da Bears, Cubs

  • All Time Sports Moment

    When GSP won the Welter Weight belt and brought his mother into the octagon

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Richwoods High School Championship game at Northwestern

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