Lorna Kesterson
| Lorna Kesterson | |
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| Mayor of Henderson, Nevada | |
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In office 1985–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Leroy Zike |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Groesbeck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1925 St. George, Utah |
| Died | January 16, 2012 (aged 86) Las Vegas Valley, Nevada |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Kesterson |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
| Profession | Journalist and newspaper editor |
Lorna J. Kesterson (December 30, 1925 – January 16, 2012) was an American journalist, newspaper editor and politician. She served as the first female Mayor of the city of Henderson, Nevada, for two consecutive four-year terms from 1985 to 1993. She remains the only woman to hold that office to date. Kesterson was also a longtime reporter and managing editor for the Henderson Home News, a local community newspaper.
Kesterson was born Lorna Jolley in St. George, Utah, on December 30, 1925, to parents Donal and Nora Jolley. She was raised in Springdale, Utah. She moved to Boulder City, Nevada, ranch with her family during the 1930s and graduated from Boulder City High School. She and her sisters were nicknamed the "Boulder City Babes" during the 1930s owing to their looks.
Kesterson received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Utah State University. She worked as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) after completing college, primarily in Philadelphia and New York City. She returned to Clark County, Nevada, where she began her career and started a family with her husband, Robert "Bob" Kesterson. She had four children.
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