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Elizabeth Wooster-Petrik Obituary

Elizabeth Stover Jackson Wooster-Petrik Elizabeth Stover Jackson Wooster-Petrik, age 99, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Midland Hospice House. She was born March 8, 1916 in Jefferson County, Kansas, the daughter of Howard Taylor Jackson and Nettie Elizabeth Stover. She married Lawrence Wooster April 20, 1940 in Topeka. He preceded her in death January 24, 1998. She married Leo Petrik November 27, 1999. He preceded her in death November 4, 2013. She graduated from Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing in 1939 and worked at Santa Fe Hospital where she was night supervisor. She was the Hospital Administrator of the Shawnee County Convalescent Home where she started the first Candy Striper teenage volunteer program in the State of Kansas. While working for the State of Kansas, she instituted Medicare and Medicaid programs at nursing homes throughout the state and was a founder of Midland Hospice. She was active in Topeka Women's Club and was a past district governor of Altrusa International. She was a past member of Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church and Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ and was currently attending Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Survivors include son, Charlie (Marilyn) Wooster of Topeka, daughters Marjorie (John) Oathout of Silver Lake, Pat (Gregg Jackson) Wooster-Jackson of Sedalia, Colorado, brothers Harley Jackson of Grand Junction, Colorado, and S. Wesley Jackson of Salina. She had 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one great grandson, Alex Ford. Memorial Service will be October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Silver Lake United Methodist Church in Silver Lake, Kansas. Please make memorial contributions to Midland Hospice in care of Davidson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at davidsonfuneral.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Oct. 1, 2015.

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Patie Fielding

October 8, 2015

Elizabeth was a wonderful friend and mentor. She was a woman with a purpose and a plan. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Peggy Blanding

October 6, 2015

We were privilege to have her come out to our Church in Silver Lake and she was always dressed so nice and pretty. We drove her back to Topeka one morning when we came out after Church to a snow storm...Such a lovely lady.

Nancy Buckingham Harms

October 5, 2015

My heart goes out to you in your loss of an incredible woman. After I retired from financial planning, I sought employment with the non-profit Hospice that I had grown to respect for its compassion and mission...Midland. Elizabeth has left her mark in many ways in our community, and her spirit will live on in the daily blessing of Midland Care.

John & Lori Spain

October 5, 2015

Charlie and Family - Sorry for you loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayer.

Pat Lewis-Gibson

October 3, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Elizabeth gave me my first job when she was the supervisor at the County Convalescent Hospital. She was wonderful to work for and I was inspired by her dedication and competence.

Dennis McPhail

October 2, 2015

Praying for the whole family.

October 1, 2015

Elizabeth was a woman to look up to with her charm and wisdom.
Marice Kane

October 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about your mother.
Chris and Gwen Putthoff

Mary Lou Hermann, Branch

October 1, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your mother, my prayers to the family.

Dean and Connie Anderson

October 1, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts for you and your families thru this time.

Dean and Connie Anderson

October 1, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts for you and your families thru this time.

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