We moved to Simi Valley in 1970. We raised two very special boys here in Simi. My oldest son was killed by a drunk driver in 1992, two days after his 21st birthday. My other son is a high school math teacher in Westlake Village and loves his job. I was a bookkeeper until our first son came along four years into our marriage. Then, I became a full-time mother, homemaker, and avid volunteer in this community.

I have been a very active member of my church, St. Francis of Assisi, for 37 years. I love my church family. I am currently our Women's Club president. I have been a docent here at the museum since 1991 and a board member of the Simi Valley Historical Society since 1993. I have been a member of the busy Hands Garden Club of Simi for 12 years. Seven of those years I served as club president and am still very involved with them.

I also enjoy attending a fun club every month in Simi called "New in Town". I take a Spanish class weekly.  I'm progressing slowly but enjoying every minute of it. I love to walk in the park with friends and am really enjoying line dancing for the last year. I work hard to keep my home and yard in good condition. I attend Community Bible Study and spend several hours a week doing my lesson. I enjoy getting to know my Lord more intimately. I love going to the movies, painting when I have time, traveling when I have the money and spending time with my good friends.