Background
Mensinga, Nanny Mareina was born on June 4, 1939 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1961. Daughter of Albert and Hendrika (VanGelder) Mensinga.
Mensinga, Nanny Mareina was born on June 4, 1939 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1961. Daughter of Albert and Hendrika (VanGelder) Mensinga.
Student, Institute Schoevers, Amsterdam, 1959.
Administrative assistant Dutch-French Chamber of Commerce, Paris, 1959-1961. Editorial secretary David McKay Publications, New York City, 1962-1965. Editorial assistant Pocket Books, Inc., 1965-1967.
Assistant fashion editor Woman's Day magazine, 1967-1972, technical how-to writer, 1974-1977. Assistant knit/crochet editor McCall's Needlework & Crafts magazine, 1977-1980. President Party Works, Inc., Visalia, California, since 1985.
Volunteer Shelter for Battered Women, Visalia, 1983, Visalia Community Center.
Married John Lee Colbert, December 17, 1988.