Background
Stafford, Joyce Ruth was born on April 13, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Daughter of August Karl and Ada Lou (Brundrett) Luebke.
Stafford, Joyce Ruth was born on April 13, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Daughter of August Karl and Ada Lou (Brundrett) Luebke.
Bachelor, Denver University, 1954. Master of Arts, Denver University, 1957.
Teacher, Denver Public Schools, 1955-1957; teacher, San Leandro (California) Unified Schools, 1958-1959; toy designer, Effanbee Doll Company. New York City, 1982-1983; private practice, Wheaton, Illinois, since 1967.
Member National Institute American Doll Artists (west coast vice president 1974-1976, grantee), International Doll Academy (board directors 1987-1993), United Federation Doll Club (chairman modern doll exhibit 1991-1992), Original Doll Artists Council American (secretary 1995-1996).
Married John Warner Stafford, June 28, 1958. 1 child, Charles August.