Carolyn Squires

Carolyn M. Squires (September 25, 1940 – March 21, 2016) was an American nurse and politician.

Carolyn Squires
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 96th district
In office
2010–2015
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 48th district
In office
2002–2010
Personal details
Born(1940-09-25)September 25, 1940
Whitefish, Montana
DiedMarch 21, 2016(2016-03-21) (aged 75)
Missoula, Montana
Political partyDemocratic Party
Spouse(s)Harold D.
ResidenceMissoula, Montana
Alma materMissoula College University of Montana
Everett Community College
OccupationLicensed practical nurse

Background

Born in Whitefish, Montana, Squires grew up in Everett, Washington and went to Catholic schools. Squires received her associate degree in arts and science from Everett Community College. She then returned to Montana and went to the Missoula Vocational Technical Center and received her LPN license in 1967. Squires served as a nurse in hospitals in Missoula, Montana. Squires was involved with the AFL–CIO helping displaced union members with retraining. Squires died at her home in Missoula, Montana.[1]

Political career

Squires served as a Democrat member of the Montana House of Representatives for the 96th district from 2010 to 2015.[2] From 2002 to 2010, she was a member of the Montana Senate, representing District 48, where she served as Majority Whip. Earlier she was a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1987 through 2000.[3][4]

References
  1. Carolyn Squires-obituary Archived April 13, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Rep. Carolyn Squires (D-Missoula), HD 96". Archived from the original on 2016-04-15. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  3. NBCMontana. "Former Montana legislator Carolyn Squires dies". NBCMontana. Archived from the original on 3 April 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  4. "Montana Legislature: Sessions". Retrieved 26 March 2016.


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