Family: Widow; three children, Selena, Timothy and Matthew; eight grandchildren and four sisters.

Place of birth: Salt Lake City.

Q: When did you move to Tonganoxie, and what brought you here?

A: October 2008 to be closer to family.

Q: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

A: Moving to Tonganoxie.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A: “Always keep your word.”

Q: What three things would you want people to know about you?

A: I’m friendly and outgoing, have a great sense of humor and can find humor in almost all situations.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: A nurse.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: San Francisco.

Favorite things

Song: I have hundreds.

Color: Orange.

Food: Steak.