Background
Deventer, Micki Jo Van was born on December 31, 1940 in Clay Center, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Joe Fleming and Ida J. (Morton) Farmer.
Deventer, Micki Jo Van was born on December 31, 1940 in Clay Center, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Joe Fleming and Ida J. (Morton) Farmer.
Bachelor of Science in English, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1963; Master of Science in Communications, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1965; Summer fellow, Syracuse University, 1966.
Teacher English, journalism, C.E. Donart H.S., Stillwater, 1965-1967;
lifestyle editor, Stillwater News Press, Stillwater, 1967-1976;
investigative reporter, Tulsa (Oklahoma) Tribune, 1976-1977;
lifestyle, entertainment editor, Stillwater News Press, 1977-1981;
assistant lifestyle editor, Tulsa World, 1981-1982;
director publications, ColorGraphics Corporation, Tulsa, 1982-1990;
director publications, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City, since 1990. Journalism instructor Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1967-1988. Adjunct journalism professor of University Center Oklahoma, Edmond, since 1993.
Freelance magazine writer variuos publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional Home, Cowboys & Indians, Cowboys & Country, American Cowboy, others.
(Beautiful decorating ideas. Wonderful pictures.)
Chairman creative writers conference Stillwater Arts & Humanities, since 1980. Member board directors Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma City, 1984-1990, Oklahoma Arts Institute, Oklahoma City, 1982-1990. Member International Philanthropic and Educational Organization.
Married James Edward Goins III, March 22, 1964 (divorced December 1966). 1 child, Kent Alan Goins. Children from second marriage: Cynthia Van Deventer, Greg Van Deventer, Kevin Van Deventer.