Yes, 47 years is a very long time! Roy Altman first moved to Corbett nearly 50 years ago as a 5th grader. His family moved out of the Centennial School District. After graduating from Corbett High, Roy joined the Air Force, traveling to Wyoming, Guam, and Hawaii over a period of four years. Having met his wife Janet in the 5th grade, they only dated the last half of his senior year. Janet Weck"s grandfather had built the Trout Creek Bible Camp and she and Roy knew once they started dating that it was something special. They married while Roy was stationed in Hawaii in June, 1969. Their son Brian was born in Hawaii in 1970 and daughter Jennifer came along in 1972, after they had moved back. Roy and Janet built the current home they share with Jennifer, husband David and their two grandkids back in 1974. Roy worked for ESD for 30 years before retiring in 2004. He sold school supplies all over the state of Oregon. In 1981, a friend who played pick up basketball games with Roy called. Dave Tisler asked if Roy could step in as the JV baseball coach starting the next day at 4 pm. Roy said "yes" and the rest is history! Over the years, Roy has coached baseball, football and both boy's and girl's basketball in Corbett. In 2010 he retired. It is now time to say "goodbye" to one chapter, and "hello" to another. Roy and Janet will be moving to Redmond, Oregon at the end of the month. For health reasons, they are making the move, but plan on lots of return visits! Roy gets a kick out of the fact that adults in their 40's still call him "Mr. Altman" or "Coach" despite the fact he gives permission to simply call him "Roy." He said he has enjoyed getting to know so many families over the years, and hopefully he has made a positive mark on a few kids. NO doubt.
