Background
Zimmerman, Betty Janet was born on October 17, 1918 in Lincoln, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Carey and Rosa Jane (Allen) Behrends.
Zimmerman, Betty Janet was born on October 17, 1918 in Lincoln, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Carey and Rosa Jane (Allen) Behrends.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1940.
High school instructor, Crescent City, Illinois, 1940-1941. Partner Cream Ridge and Valley Farms, San Jose, 1941-1976. Volunteer various organizations, Lincoln, from 1976.
Substitute teacher various high schools, 1964-1976. Manager, owner Wax Lane Farms, Easton, Illinois, since 1979.
Vice president University Illinois Mothers Association, 1966-1967, 73-75, Logan County chair. Member University Illinois Parent Liaison Committee, 1973-1975. Trustee, secretary Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, 1983-1985, trustee, 1982-1985, chairman hospice advisory council, since 1984.
Treasurer Abraham Lincoln Healthcare System, Lincoln, 1985-1988, chairperson, since 1990. Legislation chairman Illinois Hospital Association (region 3A). Volunteer coordinator St. Clara's Manor, Lincoln, 1977-1987.
Secretary advisory council local school district, 1987. Trustee Methodist Church, since 1988. Member American Association of University Women (legislation chairman since 1986), League Women Voters (board directors 1977-1988), Illinois Farm Bureau.
Married Dwight Frederick Zimmerman. Children: Janis J. Zimmerman Watson, Arlis Dwight, Arlene Clara Zimmerman Bruhn.