Vera Jean Harper

Background

Harper, Vera Jean was born on April 20, 1925 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of James Young Wellington and Lucia Annie (Bisbee) Wilson.

Education

Student, Washington State University, 1944-1946.

Career

Storekeeper, Naval Supply Depot, Spokane, 1943-1945; library attendant, Washington State University, Pullman, 1945-1952; secretary, Pullman (Washington) Public Schools, 1952-1957; piano teacher, Pullman, 1960-1962; piano teacher, Des Moines, Washington, since 1965; activity coordinator, Midway Manor Convalescent, Des Moines, 1971-1996; activity director, Des Moines Vista Retirement, Seatac, Washington, since 1996.

Achievements

• Vera Jean Harper has been listed as a noteworthy music therapist, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of committee for small area of King County annexed to Des Moines. Member choir, deacon Presbyterian Church. Member National Certified Council Activity Professionals (certified activity director, board directors 1991-1997), National Association Activity Professionals (regional state contact 1989-1990, convention co-chairman 1987-1990), Washington State Association Activity Professionals (president 1987-1989, Activity Director of Year 1991), Kiwanis (secretary, treasurer Kiwanianof Year 1991-1992, George Hixson Iodine deficiency disorder award 1996).

Interests

• Avocations: music, piano, singing, sports, crafts.

Connections

Married Glenn F. Harper, June 26, 1946 (divorced 1982). Children: David, Ruth Annual.

Father:

James Young Wellington Wilson

Mother:

Lucia Annie (Bisbee) Wilson

Spouse:

Glenn F. Harper

child:

David Harper

child:

Ruth Annual Harper