Background
Anderson, Iris Anita was born on August 18, 1930 in Forks, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of James Adolphus and Alma Elizabeth (Haase) Gilbreath.
Anderson, Iris Anita was born on August 18, 1930 in Forks, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of James Adolphus and Alma Elizabeth (Haase) Gilbreath.
Bachelor in Teaching, University Washington, 1969. Master of Arts in English, Seattle University, 1972.
Teacher, Issaquah (Washington) Senior High School, l969-77; teacher, Los Angeles Senior High School, l977-79.
Nutrition vol Santa Monica Hosp Aux, California, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles. Mem Desert Beautiful, Rancho Mirage Reps. Member of LEV, American Association of University Women (Anne Carpenter fellow 1998), Daughters of the American Revolution (1st vice regent Cahulla Chapter), National Education Association, Women in Film, Assistance League of Palm Springs, World Affairs Council, California Retired Teachers Association, Coachella Valley History Society, Desert Music Guild, Palm Springs Press Women, National Thespians, Washington Speech Association, American League Pen Women, Women Leaders Forum Desert, Coachella Valley Panhellenic, Living Desert Wildlife And Botanical Preserve, Desert Celebrities, Round Table West (3d place writing award 2003), National Women's History Museum, Rancho Mirage Womens Club, Palm Desert Womens Club, Certified Public Accountant Wives Club, Sigma Kappa.
Married Donald Rene Anderson, 1951. Children: Karen Christine, Susan Adele, Gayle Lynne, Brian Dale.