Background
Gardner, Rose Marie was born on April 8, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Timothy Joseph and Mildred (Rokos) Mahoney.
Gardner, Rose Marie was born on April 8, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Timothy Joseph and Mildred (Rokos) Mahoney.
Student, Drake U., 1944-1945; student, Depaul University, Chicago, 1945-1946.
Apprentice, Syd Simons Studios, Chicago, 1947-1952; freelance artist, various studios including NBC, Columbia Broadcasting System, Sarra Studios, Chicago, 1955-1964; freelance artist, Carter and Bush Campaign, 1972-1976; staff member, NBC, New York City, 1964-1972; freelance artist, stock broker, Graystone Nash Investment Company. New York City, 1982-1986; with, GOLDIS Equatics, since 1986. With The Morning Show Columbia Broadcasting System, Charles Grodin Show Consumer News and Business Channel-television, Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Member Make-up Artist Union (secretary local 849 1952-1960, vice president local 798 1980-1982, treasurer 1990), National Academy Arts and Sciences (Board of Governors 1976-1977).
Married Sully King Kokavec (divorced 1955). 1 child, Kevin King; married Charles Keith Gardner (deceased 1985). Children: Karen Ann, Karla Jean.