GOPLERUD, Elizabeth Jane, Dr. 1919-2013

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GOPLERUD, Elizabeth Jane, Dr. 1919-2013

GOPLERUD, CROMER

Posted By: County Coordinator (kermit)
Date: 2/20/2013 at 22:11:57

Dr. Elizabeth Jane Goplerud
OSAGE, IOWA — Dr. Elizabeth Jane “Dr. Jane” Goplerud, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at age 93.
Private graveside services will be held at the Osage Cemetery.
She was head of the OB/GYN Department of Palmerton Hospital from 1948 to 1986. She retired after serving 38 years and delivering over 8,700 babies.
Elizabeth was born in Osage, Iowa, and graduated from Osage High School, Grinnell College (Phi Beta Kappa), University of Iowa, and Johns Hopkins University. She was very active throughout the Palmerton area. In 1972, she started Meals On Wheels and served as president for many years. She contributed generously to Palmerton Hospital and its Auxiliary, Palmerton Concourse Club, Palmerton Memorial Park, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Palmerton Area Historical Society, Palmerton Over 60 Club and Palmerton Area Veterans Memorial.
Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Clifford Sr. and Ethel (Cromer) Goplerud. Her sister Ann, brothers Harald and Clifford Jr. predeceased her. She is the last of her immediate family.
She had a rose garden planted in Palmerton Borough Park in memory of her sister, Ann, who served with the Red Cross during World War II and the Korean War.
Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com .
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-32-3706.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 2/20/2013
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NOTES:
Elizabeth Jane Goplerud was born September 26, 1919.
(Credit: DM Scott)

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Obituary: Dr. Elizabeth Jane Goplerud OSAGE, IOWA — Dr. Elizabeth Jane “Dr. Jane” Goplerud, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at age 93. Private graveside services will be held at the Osage Cemetery. She was head of the OB/GYN Department of Palmerton Hospital from 1948 to 1986. She retired after serving 38 years and delivering over 8,700 babies. Elizabeth was born in Osage, Iowa, and graduated from Osage High School, Grinnell College (Phi Beta Kappa), University of Iowa, and Johns Hopkins University. She was very active throughout the Palmerton area. In 1972, she started Meals On Wheels and served as president for many years. She contributed generously to Palmerton Hospital and its Auxiliary, Palmerton Concourse Club, Palmerton Memorial Park, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Palmerton Area Historical Society, Palmerton Over 60 Club and Palmerton Area Veterans Memorial. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Clifford Sr. and Ethel (Cromer) Goplerud. Her sister Ann, brothers Harald and Clifford Jr. predeceased her. She is the last of her immediate family. She had a rose garden planted in Palmerton Borough Park in memory of her sister, Ann, who served with the Red Cross during World War II and the Korean War. Information available and condolences accepted at <A HREF="http://www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com" >www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com</A> . Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-32-3706. Mason City Globe Gazette, 2/20/2013 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES: Elizabeth Jane Goplerud was born September 26, 1919. (Credit: DM Scott)
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