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On Monday, Mike Jones thoughtfully posted an announcement of Elaine
Hartsook's death to CEL-GPS, the dedicated list for support group leaders.
 Since arrangements were pending , Elaine's family and close friends asked
that an announcement to this list also be made when arrangements had been
finalized.  Mike's announcement is below, followed by details regarding the
funeral and donations, as they were given to me by Sue Eliot this afternoon.
      Sue Goldstein     [log in to unmask]
 
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It is with sadness that I report the death of Elaine Hartsook, Ph.D., R.D.
today (February 19, 1996).
 
Elaine was the Director of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
and was extremly respected for her activities in creating a medical
awareness of celiac disease.  Her attention to detail, membership on
national advisory boards, and the wonderful style of presenting
information will be felt as a loss by all celiacs and their families.
 
On behalf of her friends, I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to
her family.
 
At this time, I do not have any additional details.  Please email me
privately and I will pass along any information as it is obtained. {see
details below}
 
Michael Jones ([log in to unmask])
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Services for Elaine Hartsook will be held Saturday, February 24th, at 11:00
a.m., at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of 6th and Seneca,
Seattle, Washington.  The family will receive friends following the service
at the Washington Athletic Club, located next  to the church.  Memorial
donations may be made to the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America, P.O.
Box 23053, Seattle, Washington, 98102-0353.
 
It was Elaine's wish for Cynthia Rolette (Certified Registered Dietician and
Certified Diabetes Educator)  to become the new CEO and President of GIG;
Cynthia has accepted this position.