Background
Decker, Beth Francis was born on September 14, 1923 in Croswel, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Frank William and Delta Ferne (Francis) Gray.
Decker, Beth Francis was born on September 14, 1923 in Croswel, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Frank William and Delta Ferne (Francis) Gray.
Diploma, St. Joseph Hospital School Nursing, 1946.
Staff nurse Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, 1946, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mount Clements, Michigan, 1946—1947. Office nurse Deckerville, 1947—1950. Staff nurse Deckerville Hospital, 1950—1970.
Office nurse Bad Axe, Michigan, 1971—1973. Inservice director Huron Memorial Hospital, Bad Axe, 1973—1977, director nursing service, from 1977. Legislation chairman hospital auxiliary.
Instructor emergency medical technicians, from 1973. Consultant Huron and Sanilac Family Planning Program. Instructor expectant parent classes.
Served with Cadet Nurses Corps, 1943-1946.
Board directors East Central Michigan Emergency Medical Services, president, from 1976. Board directors Health Systems Agency, 1977—1982, vice president, 1977—1978. Community member Extended Care Facility Deckerville Area.
Member advisory committee Medical Explorers Post, Boy Scouts. Board directors Blue Water Hospice. Member council East Central Michigan Health Systems Agency.
Member of American Legion Auxiliary (president, secretary local unit 1955-1965), East Central Michigan Quality Assurance Professionals Society, Thumb Area Nursing Directors, Michigan Heart Association, Hospital Auxiliary Deckerville Community Hospital, Hospital Auxiliary Huron Memorial Hospital, National, Michigan Societies Emergency Medical Technicians, Michigan Society Nursing Administrators, East Central Michigan Nursing Administrators (1st vice president since 1981), Emergency Department Nurses Association, Michigan Hospital Public Relations Association, Michigan Ambulance Association, Natural Childbirth Association, American Red Cross, American, Michigan Sanilac District (president 1972-1973), Business and Professional Women's Club.
Married K. Ward Decker, August 3, 1949. 1 child Rex A.