Mary Ann Froede was raised and schooled primarily in Wisconsin and Minnesota but has been in California for over 50 years. She studied as a pre-med and worked as an office nurse be...view moreMary Ann Froede was raised and schooled primarily in Wisconsin and Minnesota but has been in California for over 50 years. She studied as a pre-med and worked as an office nurse before marrying her husband Jim. They served in the Presbyterian ministry for 42 years until Jim’s death. She is proud of her three children, her seven grandchildren and 12 great grands. Mary sang professionally throughout her life and was a vocalist with the Stan Kenton Revival Band in the 80’s and 90’s. Just retired (at 90 years young) from owning and operating a uniform manufacturing company that made and supplied vinyl aprons and tablecloths nationwide (Taco Bell being one of her customers).
Living in the Presbyterian retirement home, Monte Vista Groves Homes in Pasadena has been a great joy, especially the writing class that started her on her path as an author of this, her second book. The first being “WHERE THE HELL IS TUCUMCART.”view less