Goudyloch Safford (née Erwin) "Giddy" Dyer (May 23, 1919 – February 28, 2008) was an American politician and librarian who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Giddy Dyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1969–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Goudyloch Safford Erwin May 28, 1919 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 2008 (aged 88) Davidson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Robert C. Dyer |
| Education | Agnes Scott College (BA) |
Early life and education edit
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Dyer grew up in Davidson, North Carolina. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1938.
Career edit
Dyer worked as a children's librarian in New York before marrying Robert C. Dyer. Dyer and her husband moved to Chicago and lived in Western Springs before settling in Hinsdale, Illinois, where she became involved with the Republican Party and served on the DuPage County, Illinois Board. From 1969 to 1981, Dyer served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.[1] Dyer was one of 2,000 delegates to the 1981 White House Conference on Aging.[2]
In the 2020 miniseries Mrs. America, Dyer was portrayed by Laura de Carteret.[3]
Personal life edit
Dyer died of heart failure at her home in Davidson, North Carolina.[4]
References edit
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Goudyloch E. Dyer, pg. 149
- ^ Final Report, the 1981 White House Conference on Aging: Process proceedings. The Conference. 1981.
- ^ "Mrs. America Is a Show for Illinois Political Nerds". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ "Giddy E. Dyer: 1919 ~ 2008". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
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