PERSONAL NATURE

Deanna was born in 1970 in a small town in southern Indiana. She grew up as an only child in Indianapolis, Indiana, until 3rd grade. Then moved to Fort Wayne Indiana, through freshmen year and moved further north to Okemos Michigan. Deanna graduated from OHS in 1988. Attended LCC earning an A&P & Commercial licenses and CFII ratings.

Backing up a bit, in 1985 at the age of 15. In Fort Wayne Indiana at Smith Field she had her first intro flight lesson and was hooked. Soon after this first lesson her family moved to Michigan. Deanna and her father Robert McCreary went scouting for an airport and found Mason which is where Deanna finished up her private license.

~~ Welcome to Southern Michigan ~~

I would like to share the beautiful climate and surroundings of the Great Lake State. I have lived in mid Michigan since 1985. Summers can be very hot and humid, with temps. ranging from the comfortable 70's to 100F. Winter temperatures range from the single digits to 30's and low 40's, wind chills can get into the negative temps, and snow fall averages about 3 feet. Spring and Fall, which are my favorite seasons, range in temps from the 30's to 70's.

Photos starting with the top right, is of a strange dandelion. The middle one is a beautiful wetland. A common summer landscape of undeveloped land in Michigan. In spring the wetlands are very alive with peeping frogs, and homes for painted turtles, the state reptile. The bottom picture is of a fungi called Indian Peace Pipes. These fungi were found in Merritt Twp. Missaukee county.

~~ Interests & Hobbies ~~~~

I enjoy the outdoors: hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, fishing,boating, gardening, flying & motorcycling. I also like making soap, maple syrup, natural dyes, and candles over an open fire, and I love photography & videography. I also enjoy sewing Renaissance and 1850's period clothing & volunteer at a 1850's era farm museum. On the other side of the spectrum I'm a flight instructor, and A&P mechanic and work with my husband at an auto repair shop. I also enjoy surfing the net on rainy days and studying Native American culture.

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~~ Interesting Links ~~~~

Ever watch birds fly? Join the club and become a private pilot. Check out Spartan Wings.

Interested in historical farming? Check out Waterloo Historical Society.

Last Revised on 02/15/2010