My Dad was 5 ft. 11 in. and Mom at her prime was 5 ft. 3 in. so yes, Susie and I got our height from our Dad though 5 ft. 11 in. wouldn't be considered all that tall now. Back then, I imagine he would have been considered tall. Larry didn't pass any tall genes onto our kids. Tim was 5 ft. 9 and Tom is 5ft 8 and Pam is 5ft 5. I have shrunk an inch so I'm 5 ft 6 now. I think everyone shrinks as they age, at least if they live very long.