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Eleanor Gottschalk Obituary
January 23, 1919
September 5, 2011
Eleanor was the daughter of James and Viola Goldsworthy of Yerington, NV. She attended schools in Yerington and Reno and graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno with a degree in Education.
Eleanor, lovingly referred to as Ellie, married her life partner, J.R. Gottschalk on July 3, 1943 in Santa Ana, CA. In her professional life, Ellie taught high school, served as the high school counselor, ran the welfare office in Lovelock and wrote for the Nevada State Journal and Associated Press. She also served on the State of Nevada Board for Mental Health and Mental Retardation under then Governor Mike O'Callaghan. she particularly enjoyed writing historical columns for the Lovelock Review-Miner until her failing eyesight forced her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Bob and sister, Ruthe Deskin. She is survived by her children Michael (Marian) Gottschalk and Carolyn (Johnnie) Espil, and brother Myron (Mary) Goldsworthy, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations in Ellie's memory may be made to Relay For Life-Pershing County or the Pershing County High School Alumni Association Scholarship fund.
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Carol Clanton
September 19, 2011
Ellie was a special person to Lovelock. As a teacher, counselor and later as a reporter,and friend she always fulfilled her responsibilities. As PCHS yearbook advisor she taught two of the outstanding journalists in the 1970's. One was later recognized as a 'women of achievement' by Nevada Women's Fund. Ellie was recognized for her outstanding contribution in 1982-82 by the Nevada State Press Assn and later by the Nevada Women's History Project. Thanks, gal, you were there when I needed you. You will never be forgotten.
Patti Gilstrap
September 13, 2011
Among her many challenges in life, Ellie was a brave, caring & humorous survivor, dear friend & kindred spirit!
She is well-loved & will never be forgotten. God Bless her as she returns to her beloved soul-mate, Bob.
Many Blessings to her beloved family.
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