Background
Artho, Virginia Lou was born on February 18, 1956 in Hereford, Texas, United States. Daughter of David Daniel and Laura Belle (Willie) Downey.
Artho, Virginia Lou was born on February 18, 1956 in Hereford, Texas, United States. Daughter of David Daniel and Laura Belle (Willie) Downey.
High School graduate, Hereford, Texas.
Assistant director, director publications, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, Hereford, Texas, 1991-1995; administrator and co-editor, Promised Land Network (non-profit sustainable agricultural organization), Hereford, 1995-1996; freelance writer, designer, Hereford, since 1996. Editor newsletter, magazines, other publications, designer publications, National CowgirlHall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, Hereford, Texas, 1991-1995. Newsletter editor, organizer, producer of educational events, Promised Land Network, Hereford, 1990-1996.
(Book by Wills, Kathy Lynn, Artho, Virginia)
Mentor Big School-Big Brothers, 2000—2002, Big Sisters, since 2001. Member citizen watch group Power, Stand, and Peace Farm, Hereford, Amarillo, Texas, 1982—1997. Member citizens response to legislation National Campaign. for Sustainable Agriculture, 1994—1997.
Lay preacher Catholic Diocese of Amarillo, since 1987. Founder, president Hereford (Texas) Youth Ministerial Alliance, 1989—1990. Organizer Hereford Fiestas Patrias Committee, 1990—1991.
Lector coordinator St. Anthony's Church, 2001—2002, leader Life Teen Core, since 2001, facilitator young adult Bible study, 2003. Member International Society Poets (Distinguished Member 1995-1996), Famous Poets Society (Famous Poet for 1996, 98, 99), Golden Spread Aggie Mom's Club (1st vice president, 1997-1999, historian-reporter 1998-2000).
Married Edward Mike Artho, June 9, 1973. Children: Jeremy, Jared, Matthew, Sarah.