She was born on August 5, 1937 in Youngstown Ohio. She moved to Salem Oregon in 1947 with her father, mother and sister. She graduated in 1956 and was proud to be part of the first graduating class of South Salem High School. She married Norman Walters on June 12, 1967. She has three children, Donald (diseased), Kimberly, and Norman Jr.; she is also survived by her sister Norma Looney and 6 nieces and nephews. She was an active member with the Gold Star Mother Association. She loved her cats Simba and Bella.