Bettie Shumway
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Bettie Sue Shumway (March 14, 1924āJanuary 19, 2007) was an American politician who served for one term as a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, from 1989 to 1990.
Quick Facts Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 14th district, Preceded by ...
Bettie Shumway | |
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Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
In office 1989ā1990 | |
Preceded by | Jack Beauchamp |
Succeeded by | Mark Parkinson |
Personal details | |
Born | Bettie White (1924-03-14)March 14, 1924[1] Tyronza, Arkansas |
Died | (2007-01-19)January 19, 2007 Lawrence, Kansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Keith Shumway |
Residence | Ottawa, Kansas |
Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University[2] |
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Shumway was born in Tyronza, Arkansas and grew up in Louisiana, graduating from Louisiana Tech University. She worked as a music teacher and kindergarten teacher in public schools. She moved to Kansas with her husband in 1961 and continued teaching; she was elected to the state House in 1988, and was the office-mate of future governor Kathleen Sebelius during her time in the Capitol.[2]