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Dr. M. Elizabeth Vogel

M. Vogel Obituary

Dr. M. Elizabeth Vogel passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009, in Moneta, Va. Her love for the outdoors, sailing and her family was present in all aspects of her life. From the time spent in the Colorado Mountains to her passing at her beloved home at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, she loved the natural elegance of life which she passed on to all the people around her. Elizabeth was extremely proud of her family, she loved her children and grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Matt Telinde and his wife, Mary Anne, of Norfolk, Va., and Tim Telinde and his wife, Donna Kay, of Garden City, Kan.; her mother and father, Daniel and Mary Ann Vogel, of Indiana; a brother, James Vogel and his wife, Susie, from Broomfield, Colo., and their children, Megan Hays and Andy Vogel; and six grandchildren, Alexander William, Kelsey Elizabeth, and Lauren Alexis Telinde, of Norfolk, Mackenzie Nix and Madison Danielle Telinde, of Garden City, Kan. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Mitchell Barton Telinde.
Elizabeth received her B. A. in Health Services Administration from Loretto Heights College in 1978, her Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 1981 and her Ph.D. in Public Administration and Urban Policy in 2005. Dr. Vogel was a consultant with the World Bank and a Congressional Fellow with Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney and a well published author. Dr. Vogel was an Adjunct Associate Professor with both Old Dominion University and Virginia Tech.
Dr. M. Elizabeth Vogel joined Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, Va., in the fall of 2006 as the Faculty Development Educator. During the time Elizabeth was employed by Carilion, she made a huge impact on the educational culture of the residents, staff and physicians at Carilion. Elizabeth's enthusiasm, energy, and talents made a difference in how the physicians did their work. She helped lay the foundation for the development of the curriculum for the new medical school and developed excellent programs for post graduate education of residents, fellows and physician leadership groups. Elizabeth will be missed greatly, but the work she began will proceed and her contribution to Carilion will not be forgotten.
A Funeral Mass will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 175 Government Ave., Norfolk, Va. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 23, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in her memory to Operation Smile or Heartland Heros, 710 Sarah, Garden City, Kan. 67846.
A memorial service will be held for Dr. Elizabeth Vogel in the Roanoke, Va., area. This will be held 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church located at 2101 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line at www.woodlawngroup.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for M. Vogel

15 Entries

Anne Edge

March 31, 2009

I met Elizabeth Vogel on December 31, 1995. We had talked briefly over the phone. She was my shaklee sister and mentor. I miss her terribly. She always had a smile on her face and would give you the shirt off of her back. She is a tremendous loss. She was a great lady. Anne Edge

nancy huddleston charles stenger

March 30, 2009

we are so deeply sorry to hear of the passing away of elizabeth. we send our sympathy to her family. she was an exceptional person who will be missed by many.

Karen Roberts

January 30, 2009

I had the great pleasure of knowing Elizabeth while she was in Norfolk. She took piano lessons with me and we became friends. I count myself fortunate for having had the opportunity to be in her company. Really, the world was Elizabeth's friend it seemed. Her wonderful, spirited presence remains.

Jeannette Capella

January 26, 2009

Elizabeth was a beautiful person whom I will miss deeply. Vivacious, empathetic, energetic are just a few words to describe her. She loved her life and the people in it. In the short time I knew her, she made a huge difference in my life as well as many others'. Her contributions to the people of southwestern Virginia, through her work at Carilion, will be felt for generations.

Laurie and David Chapman

January 24, 2009

A beautiful, bright light has been prematurely and unnecessarily been extinguished. Elizabeth was one of the most optimistic and enthusiastic people I have ever met.

My husband and I first met Elizabeth when he began work towards his PhD in Urban Studies and Public Administration at ODU. Elizabeth was completing her course work as David began his. They both had the same advisor and worked together often. She was a great help to all matters related to the program and the university.

Elizabeth often took breaks from writing her dissertation. I'll never forget during one of these breaks when she urgently phoned asking us over to her house in Colonial Place "immediately" in order to help her "save the Mermaid". The Norfolk mermaid in Colonial Place had been damaged, and Elizabeth took it as her personal quest to "save the lady" by having her repaired. So acting like college pranksters, she and my husband removed the once-regal beauty from it's post and carried it several blocks to Elizabeth's backyard. Shortly afterwards an article appeared in the Virginian Pilot about the "missing mermaid"; no one seemed to know what had become of it. :-) It took a few months to be repaired, but the fine lady was finally repaired and returned to her post by the Lafayette River where she today continues to watch over Colonial Place.

I will always see and think of Elizabeth when I ride by that regal lady. As the mermaid watches over the neighborhood, Elizabeth is now watching over all of us here in Norfolk. We will forever miss her.

Laurie and David Chapman

January 24, 2009

A beautiful, bright light has been prematurely and unneccessarily been extinquished. Elizabeth was one of the most optimistic and enthusiastic people I have ever met.

Our heartfelt condolences to her family. You were her joy.

My husband and I first met Elizabeth when he began work towards his PhD in Urban Studies and Public Administration at ODU. Elizabeth was completing her course work as David began his. They both had the same advisor and worked together often. She was a great help to all matters related to the program and the university.

Elizabeth often took breaks from writing her dissertation. I'll never forget during one of these breaks when she urgently phoned asking us over to her house in Colonial Place "immediately" in order to help her "save the Mermaid". The Norfolk mermaid in Colonial Place had been damaged, and Elizabeth took it as her personal quest to "save the lady" by having her repaired. So acting like college pranksters, she and my husband removed the once-regal beauty from it's post and carried it several blocks to Elizabeth's backyard. Shortly afterwards an article appeared in the Virginian Pilot about the "missing mermaid"; no one seemed to know what had become of it! It took a few months, but the fine lady was finally repaired and returned to her post by the Lafayetter River where she today, thanks to Elizabeth, continues to watch over Colonial Place.

I will always see and think of Elizabeth when I ride by that regal lady. As the mermaid watches over the neighborhood, Elizabeth is now watching over all of us here in Norfolk.

We will forever miss her.

Carolan Deacon

January 24, 2009

Elizabeth made such a huge contribution to everyone she encountered. I am blessed to have known her. God bless you Elizabeth!

Liz and Tom Tarlazzi

January 23, 2009

We only met Elizabeth a year ago, but in that year we had wonderful, warm and fun times. We miss her. God bless her. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to her family.

Annamarie Carilion Clinic-Bedford Memorial Hospital

January 23, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Rhona Blankenship

January 23, 2009

They say that God brings people into your life for a reason. While, I don't know the reason yet, I am honored to have known Elizabeth. I enjoyed working with her and being a part of her "inner circle" as she told me once. Her passion and joy for life were contagious. It is truly a sad day. I will miss Elizabeth tremendously. I will, however, always remember her and think of her as we try to achieve the goals for which she worked so hard. Words can not express the admiration I felt for her.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Laura Sanders

January 23, 2009

To Elizabeth's Family,

Elizabeth was one of my dearest, sweetest friends. I will miss her humor, joy, love of life and love of family. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to know her and that we shared a sisterhood of being Catholic. Elizabeth will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Greenawald

January 23, 2009

The loss of Elizabeth leaves a huge void in so many lives ... she was such a beautiful human being. My sadness runs deep, as does my gratitude that our paths crossed, if only for this period of time.

She was indeed a wonderful colleague as well as a dear friend. One of those special graces we are given in life. I and so many others are better people because of her.

Much Love and Prayers to her family, whom she absolutely adored.

Ron Cassell

January 23, 2009

When I read the news of Elizabeth’s death it shocked me greatly… I knew Elizabeth as a Sailor and fun person to be around.. She was very talented and creative and had a tremendous humor and energy. She did everything with a passion for life, and I will miss her smile and enthusiasm… We had a fun time sailing together a couple of years ago, and she was a member of our sail club, VISA. I’m sorry that this tragic event occurred; for all parties involved… We will miss her, and I’m sure many people will too…

Guy Evans

January 23, 2009

To Mat & Maryanne and the whole Vogel family my thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time. If you need anything I'm there for you. I love you guy's and hate that you have to go through this.

Brenda Rose

January 23, 2009

So sorry for the untimely passing of Elizabeth.Her family should be proud of her.''SHE WAS A GREAT LADY''!

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