Background
Fanning, Barbara Jean was born on December 1, 1926 in Ajo, Arizona, United States. Daughter of William Robert and Elizabeth (Van Tuyl) Hausler.
Fanning, Barbara Jean was born on December 1, 1926 in Ajo, Arizona, United States. Daughter of William Robert and Elizabeth (Van Tuyl) Hausler.
Associate of Arts, Barstow (California) Community College, 1985; Bachelor, California State University, San Bernardino, 1990.
Soloist, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, 1940-1952; dancer, Le Sphinx, 1952; dancer, La Place Pigalle, Paris dancer, Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe, New York City, 1953; general duty nurse, Yavapai Community Hospital, Prescott, Arizona, 1964-1968; general duty nurse, Barstow Hospital, South Nevada Memorial Hospital, Barstow, Las Vegas, 1968-1976; nurse, Rimrock Villa Convalescent Hospital, Barstow, 1976-1984; teacher, senior lifeguard, Barstow Parks and Recreation, 1983-1987; swimming instructor arthritis classes, Barstow Park and Recreation, 1987; gerontology intern, Barstow Retirement Plaza, 1989.
Volunteer Outreach Center, Barstow, 1991, United Service Organizations, Barstow, 1990, Literacy Program, Barstow, 1990, United Fund, Barstow, 1991, Barstow Veterinary Hospital, 1991, Barstow Police Department Retired Srs. Volunteer Program; teach gerontology aerobics class Barstow Retirement Pal., 1991. Member American Association of University Women (cultural chairman since 1990, vice president program chairman 1991), National Railway History Society, Calico History Society (vice president), Calico Ghost Town (Lavender Lady).
Married James Patrick Fanning, June 13, 1954. Children: Paul Noel, James Andrew.