Background
Oliphant, La Verna Dean was born on September 8, 1923 in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Arthur William and Hester Shivers (Chappell) Jones.
Oliphant, La Verna Dean was born on September 8, 1923 in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Arthur William and Hester Shivers (Chappell) Jones.
Diploma, Red Oak Junior College, 1942.
With sales and distribution surplus property division Quartermaster Corps, Department Army, 1947—1958, supervisor in charge, 1954—1958. Private practice accounting Seattle, 1958—1962. Accountant Stallworth Tax & Bookkeeping Service, 1962—1965.
Principal Louisiana Verna D. Oliphant, accountant Seattle, since 1965. Secretary, treasurer Active Mortgage & Escrow Company. Assistant coach track and field Central Area Youth, 1967—1973.
Member of American Business Women's Association, Washington Society Association Executives, American Society Women Accountants, Washington Association Accountants, National Society Public Accountants (secretary treasurer 1975-1979, executive secretary since 1979).
Married Clarence Alvin Oliphant, July 17, 1943. Children: Carol A. Oliphant Wells, Lisa Oliphant Brown, Lauren Oliphant Brown, Lynne, Vida Oliphant Sneed.