Joyce Shelmerdene Givens

Background

Givens, Joyce Shelmerdene was born on January 2, 1932 in La Grande, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Fred McKinley and Jeanne Margaret Bellinger (May) Graham.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Oregon State College, 1963; Master of Science in Education, Eastern Oregon State College, 1968.

Career

Elementary school teacher, Crook County Schools, Powell Butte, Oregon, 1963-1976; elementary school teacher, Crook County Schools, Prineville, Oregon, since 1976.

Achievements

• Joyce Shelmerdene Givens has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school teacher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Oregon Education Association, Crook County Education Association, American Legion Auxiliary (treasurer 1961-1962), Eagles (treasurer 1950-1952), Delta Kappa Gamma (secretary Sigma chapter 1984-1986, treasurer 1986-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: sewing, genealogy, touring historical places.

Connections

Married LorenThomas Givens, November 12, 1950 (deceased 1975). Children: Jeffrey Keith, Noreen Jeanne, Jolene Lynette.

Father:

Fred McKinley Graham

Mother:

Jeanne Margaret Bellinger (May) Graham

Spouse:

LorenThomas Givens

child:

Jeffrey Keith Givens

child:

Noreen Jeanne Givens

child:

Jolene Lynette Givens