Education
Born in High River, Alberta, she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree in 1953.
Born in High River, Alberta, she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree in 1953.
She joined the University of Calgary in her early career, becoming the first female physical education instructor on that campus. The Southerns opened Spruce Meadows in 1975, a facility that remains an international-grade equestrian sports facility today. Southern has also participated on various business, community and non-profit boards during her career.