Background
Kruidenier, Elizabeth S. Woodwell was born on April 1, 1926 in Des Moines. Daughter of Reece and Ruth (Bewsher) Stuart.
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Elizabeth Stuart Kruidenier, American lawyer. Bar: Iowa 1974, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1984, United States District Court (southern district) Iowa 1984, United States District Court (northern district) Iowa 1985), Supreme Court of the United States Court 1993. Recipient Des Moines Woman of Achievement award Young Women’s Christian Association, 1998.
Education
Bachelor in Philosophy, Connecticut College, 1948. Juris Doctor, Drake University, 1973.
Career
Staff attorney, Polk County Legal Aid, Des Moines, 1980-1983; associate, Alfredo Parrish, Professional Corporation, Des Moines, 1983-1985; partner, Parrish, Kruidenier, Moss, Dunn & Montgomery, Des Moines, since 1985. Member of advisory commission on juvenile law Iowa Supreme Court, Des Moines, 1989. Mediator Polk County Mediation, Des Moines, since 1994.
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Membership
Trustee emeritus Connecticut College, New London, since 1998. Board trustees Gardner & Florence Call Cowles Found, since 1970, Blank Park Z00, since 1995, Planned Parenthood Foundation, since 2000. Board directors Des Moines Symphony Association, 1976-1980, Des Moines Art Center, 1984-1986.
Member advisory board Black Cultural Center, Drake University, 1986-1995. Founder United Nations Association Iowa, 1955. Member Know Your Neighbor Panel, 1960-1971, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 1965-1975, Blank Park Zoo Foundation, 1995-2007.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Iowa Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association.
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Married David Kruidenier, December 29, 1948 (deceased January 2006). 1 child, Lisa.
Education
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1948
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1973
Career
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1980 - 1983
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1983 - 1985
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1985