Sylvia Edmonds Retherford

Background

Retherford, Sylvia Edmonds was born on February 13, 1919 in Tacoma, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Edmund Hartley and Leila Mae (Allen) Edmonds.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1940. Master of Science, Butler University, 1961.

Career

Teacher, Kitsap County Schools, Port Orchard, Washington, 1945-1946; teacher, Marion County Schools, Indianapolis, 1958-1979.

Achievements

• Sylvia Edmonds Retherford has been listed as a noteworthy science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation.

Interests

• Forestry, mountain hiking, camping.

Connections

Married Kenneth Lynn Retherford, May 19, 1941. Children: Earl K., Leila L., Franklin B.

Father:

Edmund Hartley Edmonds

Mother:

Leila Mae (Allen) Edmonds

Spouse:

Kenneth Lynn Retherford

child:

Leila L. Retherford

child:

Franklin B. Retherford

child:

Earl K. Retherford