Joy Rae Mason

Background

Mason, Joy Rae was born on May 4, 1956 in Des Moines. Daughter of Merwin Allen and Eva Joy (Clark) Duffy.

Education

Diploma in nursing, Iowa Methodist School, 1977.

Career

From staff to assistant head nurse oncology, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, 1977-1981; post surgery staff nurse, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, 1981-1982; rehabilitation staff nurse, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, 1982-1986; obstetric staff nurse, childbirth educator, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, 1986-1991; childbirth education coordinator, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, since 1991. Parish nurse Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, since 1992. Member Iowa Lactation Task Force, since 1993.

Achievements

• Joy Rae Mason has been listed as a noteworthy Women"s health nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair Christian education Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, 1994. Fellow American College Childbirth Educators (Iowa state coordinator since 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: piano, cross-stitch, reading, travel, church activities.

Connections

Married Craig Richard Mason, May 20, 1978. Children: Jennifer Joy, Michael Craig.

Father:

Merwin Allen Duffy

Mother:

Eva Joy (Clark) Duffy

Spouse:

Craig Richard Mason

child:

Michael Craig Mason

child:

Jennifer Joy Mason