Born in Gooding; graduated Meridian High School; B.A. in education-history, Idaho State University; Methodist; member Pocatello Chiefs (Chamber of Commerce), AAUW, Alpha Omicron Pi, American Legion Auxiliary, Southeast Idaho Retired Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma, NAACP, PEO; spouse: Rich; children: Camille, Kirk and Brenda; six grandchildren.