ID
3528
Nationality
Canadian
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Beauty contestant
Tailor
Summary
Born at Drayton Valley, AB; deafened before age 3. Graduated Alberta School for the Deaf, 1979; winner of Miss Deaf Alberta contest, 1980. Worked at a variety of positions as a cake decorator, chambermaid, cleaning woman, and teacher's aide before going into business for herself, selling horse-riding and dance outfits. She also offered custom sewing services.
References
Deaf Women of Canada, p.125.
Dates
1961-