Higby, Betty Mary Elizabeth Público Deposited
Born in Kansas City, Kansas. Married to Don W. Higby. They had a son. She was active in many civic organizations including the Red Cross, Community Chest and local hospital board.
She was also active in Republican Party politics. Director of the National Federation of Republican Women 1957 to 1959. She was the state public relations chairman for the Nixon Agnew campaign. She was appointed by the President and served as superintendent of the Denver Mint March 21, 1969, to March 18, 1978. Later on July 17, 1978, she joined the staff of the ANA as Director of Grants and Endowments. She received the ANA Medal of Merit in 1982.
She died at home in Colorado Springs.
Obit: CW 12/7/2009.
- 1915-04-15
- Kansas City, Kansas
- 2009-08-13