Warren and Esther Lane photos and Life Story

Warren & Esther Lane’s Life Story

We have had a very wonderful life. We met at a Youth Camp, enjoyed QUSDAS together, before having four daughters who have since introduced us to four great sons-in-law and fourteen grandchildren who are all one could desire.

Warren: In 1957 I joined the Queensland Government as a cadet Draftsman, and graduated as dux with Civil Engineering in 1964. I was then responsible for groundwater investigation and licensing in parts of Queensland. In 1983 I was appointed Farm Water Supplies Engineer, later I was involved in surface water hydrology and flood studies. In 1986 I was appointed Queensland Manager of Forward Planning investigating sites for future dams, and water supply schemes for urban water supplies, irrigation, power stations, and mining projects. designing farm dams and irrigation systems.

Esther: I taught for 41 years in all areas from pre-school to university, arranged recognition of my Avondale qualifications for the University Queensland, worked outback on mini-schools, and was one of the 21 teachers selected to establish the Queensland State Pre-school I learned a lot from the handicapped in Endeavour and TAFE. Work with the immigrants & refugees at TAFE gave system. Tremendous satisfaction. I also spent seven years teaching English on and off at University. I loved the years as a volunteer teaching in Korea, after retirement. I am still involved in of volunteer work with ADRA in the field of applied linguistics, and migrants.

As a family we enjoyed:

• Camping – Pathfinders taught them to cope in any situation & later overseas
  

• Travel – In about 30 countries we saw how happiness was gained. It was fun
  

• Music – An age champion organist; another, lead flautist in Qld champion high school band
  

• Dreams – so many of those fun and work dreams, have come true. Its unbelievable

• Studying – we have 28 university degrees, as well as many certificates & diplomas

• Discussions – adult degrees and children’s topics were discussed around the table
• Speech & Drama; eisteddfods, family, church & class parties

• Space on our Brisbane hectare house block.

• Opening our home to others – QUSDAS, university students, needy, lonely, great people.

• Peace of mind
  

Our family all rejoice in the love of God. We have appreciated the SDA Church’s love, teachings, philosophies, values and opportunities over the years.

We really appreciate the time spent with QUSDAS and the positive approach to life.

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