A writer, researcher, and professional genealogist for over 50 years. Publish a monthly news bulletin for A local society. Work as a stringer and write a monthly column for a local paper. Received the Lucy Mary Kellogg Award from the Michigan Genealogical Council for genealogical and historical contributions to the community. Have been married almost 60 years to one man and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Two children, 8 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren.