Background
Simmons, Cleda-Marie was born on June 24, 1927 in Douglas, Wyoming, United States. Daughter of Neil and Hulda Louise (Anderson) Diehl.
Simmons, Cleda-Marie was born on June 24, 1927 in Douglas, Wyoming, United States. Daughter of Neil and Hulda Louise (Anderson) Diehl.
Student, Casper (Wyoming) Junior College, 1946-1947; student, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1947-1951.
Painter, illustrator, muralist, graphic artist, Vista, California, since 1978; graphic artist, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Women International, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1969-1970; art editor, European Space Agency Women International, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1970-1973; art director, European Space Agency Women International, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1973-1977. Artistic director Vista Iniatitive for Visual Arts, 1990-1994, board directors. Artistic director Murals of Vista, 1994-1996.
Exhibition director Women's Caucus for the Arts, Los Angeles, 1985, Women Exhibitions in Boston, 1980-1983.
Married Alfred Allen Simmons, May 9, 1951 (deceased December 1987). Children: Alfred Allen Junior, Barry Neal, Nina Marie.