Vernona Harmsen Turnbull

Background

Turnbull, Vernona Harmsen was born on December 6, 1916 in Teeds Grove, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Henry Ferdinand and Ida Amelia (Dohrmann) Harmsen.

Education

Bachelor, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1939. Master of Education, University Colorado, Boulder, 1947. Professional certified education, University Colorado, Boulder, 1955.

Career

Teacher English, Latin and physical education Winslow High School, Illinois, 1939-1945. Director women's activities, instructor Trinidad State Junior College, Colorado, 1947-1953. Counselor women, associate professor education Western State College, Gunnison, 1953-1954.

Instructor, residence counselor Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 1955-1961. Retired, 1961.

Achievements

• Vernona Harmsen Turnbull has been listed as a noteworthy residence counselor, education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Salvation Army Auxiliary. Member American Association of University Women, American Association Retired Persons (correspondent secretary 1986-1987), Kena Kampers Camping Club.

Interests

• Photography, camping, art, dance, baking.

Connections

Married Alexander Turnbull, October 12, 1961.

Father:

Henry Ferdinand Harmsen

Mother:

Ida Amelia (Dohrmann) Harmsen

Spouse:

Alexander Turnbull