Background
James, Jerre Helen was born on March 11, 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Phillip Frederick Locke and Helen Elizabeth (Harpham) Riesterer.
James, Jerre Helen was born on March 11, 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Phillip Frederick Locke and Helen Elizabeth (Harpham) Riesterer.
Bachelor, Kalamazoo College, 1956; Master of Arts, University of Southern California, 1963.
Dancer, various companies, 1952-1957; dancer, Hollywood Bowl Dancers, Hollywood, California, 1958; dancer, Festival Theater, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, 1966. Director Prime Time Players, RSVP.
Artistic director Ballet Michigan Ensemble. Docent Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Sustainer Junior League.
Board directors Plaza Arts Circuit. Member of advisory committee Enrichment for the Arts Education in Public Schools. Member American Association of University Women, Screen Actors' Guild, Michigan Dance Association (board directors 1989-1990), Arts Council Greater Kalamazoo, Women's Symnphony League.
Married Donald Earl James, September 13, 1963. Children: Frederick, Brian.