Jon bought his first bike, a Honda 50, when he was 14 years old. He bought his first Gold Wing in 1992, which was a 1987 burgundy 1200 Interstate. Since then, they’ve had a 1994 red Aspencade, which they rode 100,000 miles on, here in the United States and around Germany (where they rode only 60-80 miles on a trip since there was always something scenic to stop and enjoy along the way). Their favorite scenic ride was along the Rhine River, Germany (from Frankfurt to Bingen).
After returning to the United States they rode a 2004 yellow 1800; then a 2004 yellow and black GL1800 Ecstasy trike. They currently ride a 2006 dark red 1800 which now has about 20,000 miles.
Jon met Sharon in 1977. They recently celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary, and raised two sons and two daughters. Their children and 10 grandchildren live here in Tucson, Las Vegas, and in Washington.
Jon retired from the Air Force after a 20 year career in aircraft maintenance and currently works at Horizon Spa and Pool Parts. Sharon works for the Department of Defense at Davis-Monthan AFB Child Development Center.
Jon joined GWRRA in 1992 and attended their first Chapter A meeting in 1992 prior to their military assignment to Germany in 1999 . They moved back to Tucson in November 2002 and have been active again in chapter functions, including Sharon’s fun antics as one of the Good Time Girls! And Jon is the Newsletter Editor. They enjoy riding motorcycles and recently purchased an RV and plan to go on their first trip this month.
