Background
Zante, Shirley Mae Van was born in Elma, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Vernon E. and Georgene (Woodmansee) Borland.
Zante, Shirley Mae Van was born in Elma, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Vernon E. and Georgene (Woodmansee) Borland.
Associate of Arts, Grandview College, 1950; Bachelor, Drake U., 1952.
Associate editor, Merchants. Trade Journal, Des Moines, 1952-1955; copywriter, Meredith Public Company, Des Moines, 1955-1960; book editor, Meredith Public Company, Des Moines, 1960-1967; home furnishings editor, Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publs., Meredith Corporation, 1967-1974; home furnishing and design editor, Better Homes and Gardens magazine, 1974-1989; writer, editorial consultant, since 1989.
Member American Society Interior Designers (press affiliate), Alpha Xi Delta.
Married Dirk C. Van Zante.