Lavona R. Vanderveen

Background

Vanderveen, Lavona R. was born on March 21, 1945 in Superior, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Burdette F. and Esther Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in English Education, Hastings (Nebraska) College, 1967. Master of Arts in English, University Nebraska, 1969. Postgraduate, University Nebraska, since 1979.

Master of Education in Counseling, South Dakota State University, 1979.

Career

Staff writer Quincy (Illinois) Herald Whig, 1968-1969. Instructor Hannibal LaGrange College, Missouri, 1969-1971. Caseworker Nebraska Children's Home Society, Omaha, 1983-1985, intake supervisor, since 1985.

Achievements

• Lavona R. Vanderveen has been listed as a noteworthy social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mme. Nebraska Adoption Agencies Association (vice president since 1990).

Interests

• Aerobics, crafts.

Connections

Married Peter R. Vanderveen, December 19, 1967. 1 child, David. W.

Father:

Burdette F. Smith

Mother:

Esther Smith

Spouse:

Peter R. Vanderveen

child:

David. W. Vanderveen