Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Female
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/23/1939
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Harold, 1958; children: 3, Harold, Nancy and
Carla
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Protestant, Resurrection Life Church
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Occupation: businesswoman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Grandville High School;
attended Davenport Business College
Biographical Sketch:
She was Secretary/Treasurer, Serv-U-Sweets, Inc.. In 2006, she ran in the Republican primary for the 28th Senate District, but she was not selected. She also served for 9 years as a member of the Wyoming City Council retiring in November 2016. Activities/memberships include: Kent County Family Court Citizens’ Advisory Committee; Kent County Alliance for Juvenile Justice; Coalition on Adolescent Choices and Health; Grand Rapids Right to Life; Eagle Forum of Michigan; Women’s City Club; Meals on Wheels; Habitat for Humanity; Susan B. Anthony List; Grand Vision Community Coalition; Senior Senate of Kent County; recipient, Davenport College Alumni Association Professional Excellence Award, Guardian of Small Business Award
Notable Facts:
Majority Caucus Chair 3rd term.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Higher Education , Education , Families and Children's Services, Judiciary
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Chairperson
City of Residence: Wyoming
District Description: Township of Byron, cities of Byron Center, Corinth, North Byron, North Dorr and Wyoming in Kent County
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Civil Law and the Judiciary, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation , Education , Senior Health, Security and Retirement
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Caucus Chairman
City of Residence: Grandville
District Description: City of Wyoming and part of the city of Grand Rapids [see map in Manual p.287] in Kent County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement
Committees Served On: Education , Family and Civil Law, Gaming and Casino Oversight , Senior Health, Security and Retirement
City of Residence: Grandville
District Description: City of Wyoming and part of the city of Grand Rapids [see map in Manual p.291] in Kent County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Vice-Chair: Senior Health, etc.
Bibliography:
Capitol2003 p.56; Gongwer2006; Wyoming City Council website; Manual 2001 p.287, includes photo
