Background
Eckard, Elisabeth Ellen Gilliland was born on July 10, 1919 in Des Moines. Daughter of Charles Homer and Abbie (Welles) Gilliland.
Eckard, Elisabeth Ellen Gilliland was born on July 10, 1919 in Des Moines. Daughter of Charles Homer and Abbie (Welles) Gilliland.
Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1941.
November 1962); children—Lucille Elisabeth, William Charles. Reporter, Jefferson (Iowa) Bee & Herald, 1941-1946, publicity work, 1939-1959. Feature writer, general reporter Carroll (Iowa) Daily Times Herald, 1959-1968.
Member of advisory board Antonian School Practical Nursing. Member Daughters of American Revolution, Theta Sigma Phi, American Legion Auxiliary Trinity Guild (president 1963-1964), Iowa Alumni Association (secretary-treasurer 1959). Member Order Eastern Star.
Married Vyrle Leo Eckard, April. Children: Lucille Elisabeth, William Charles.