Born in San Francisco, California on November 8, 1925. Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Kistler.

Attended Laurelhurst Grade School, Roosevelt High School, and U of W. Worked as a fashion copy writer 1946 to 1948.

Married Ted Rand, artist and illustrator, May 1st, 1948. Mother of Theresa Rand and Martin L. Rand. Grandmother of Sierra Schaller, Luke Schaller, and Roy Rand.

Author of children’s books. Member of Author’s Guild, Bellevue Club, and Woman’s University Club.

Loved and greatly appreciated her husband, her children, her grandchildren, and her privileged life.

Note: Our mom Gloria wrote this herself and wanted a party, so a celebration of her life will be held May 17 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the VFW Hall on Mercer Island.