Honor Your Past, LLC - About Us
Len Otto, President

Brief Biography of Len

• Born and raised in Troutdale, Oregon. Reynolds H.S. and PSU graduate (B.A. and M.S.)
• Passion for writing and preserving history
• 30+ years as an elementary school teacher, Reynolds School District; excellent grammar, writing, computer, and research skills
• Longtime member, Troutdale Historical Society, emcee and producer of many events and portions of exhibits
• Member, Association of Personal Historians
• Experienced interviewer, prepares thoroughly for each interview
• Extensive computer skills, including graphics, photo editing, layout and design

Personal Statement: Family stories are lost every day. I consider this a tragedy. I became passionate about preserving life and family stories after putting my mother’s history as a WWII Army nurse into book form. What a joy - and enlightenment - it was to write. I am proud to say that my mother’s story will live on for her descendants to read, learn from, and enjoy. I will work with you to create a project which you will be proud to give as a gift - one which will last for generations to come. Please don’t lose these historical treasures! You will never regret putting a loved one’s history into book form, or in simply preserving the photographs and knowledge that accompanies them for a future generation.