Eleanor was born Jan. 23, 1919, to James and Viola Goldsworthy in Yerington. 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, Calif. 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 eyesight forced her retirement.
She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of over fifty 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, five great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations in Ellie's memory can be made to Relay for Life or Pershing County Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
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