Born and raised in San Rafael, CA.  I attended College of Marin, Kentfield CA which I  studied Secretarial Office Practices and Accounting.  Worked as a Secretary for Greyhound Lines in San Francisco, CA.  Married in 1973 and moved to Sacramento, CA.  Employed with a variety of companies in  Sacramento, CA. My career started as an entry-level secretary and ended as a Fixed Asset Administrator for a publicly-traded Aggregate/Asphalt producer.  Married 50 years and raised two children.  My son and daughter have blessed us with five grandchildren.  I keep busy with volunteering with my Pet Partner certified dog, Riley.  We visit Samaritan Hospital-Newport, Waldport Library, and Crestview Heights Elementary. I currently serve on the Board of Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast as Executive Director and Team Training Coordinator.  I enjoy cycling, kayaking, hiking and miles of walking to keep my dog healthy.  During my  spare time and a raining day, I love to make quilts and crochet.