September 30, 1941 in Worthington, Minnesota
Moved with family to Riverside, California in 1945
Attended schools in Glen Avon and Riverside; Graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in 1959
Graduated with AA Degree from Riverside Community College in 1961
Graduated from San Diego State University in 1963 with BA in Education
Served in the Peace Corps in the Philippines
Employed as an elementary school teacher for the Jurupa School District for 25 years. Worked at Glen Avon Elementary School from 1965-66 and 1971-1984
Retired from teaching in 1994
Member of Concerned Neighbors in Action from 1979-1994
Currently resides in Bullhead City, Arizona