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=========================    In Remembrance
 
The Celiac community lost a close and dear friend on February 19, 1996
with the death of Elaine Hartsook, Ph.D.,R.D. at the age of 50  She was
the President and CEO of the Gluten Intolerance Group of NA.  Elaine was
extremely respected for her activities in creating a medical awareness of
celiac disease.  Through her attention to details, membership on national
advisory boards and her wonderful style of presenting information to
anyone that would listen, an awareness of Celiac Disease was starting in
the US.  Elaine was often the first contact many celiacs had with anyone
after diagnosis and her knowledge made the transition to the GF diet a
simpler process.  Many will remember her presentations aboard the Celiac
Experience.  During these talks, we could never get enough of her time
for all of our questions.
 
She is surived by her husband Melvin Hartsook; Children, Crystal and
Jaymin; mother, Lee Gill, father, Willard Stanton; brother, Thomas
Twilligear; sisters, Ann Batson and Betty Solders.
 
Memorial may be sent to GIG of NA, PO Box 23053, Seattle, WA 98102 which
will continue her work for the benefit of all celiacs.