Background
Woodruf, Ellen Louise was born on January 30, 1942 in Bertha, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Harold Ernest and Ruth Eleanor (Olson) Klebs.
Woodruf, Ellen Louise was born on January 30, 1942 in Bertha, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Harold Ernest and Ruth Eleanor (Olson) Klebs.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1969. Associate in Ministry, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, 2000.
Recreation therapist St. Mary's Hospital, Minneapolis, 1969, Belgrade Nursing Home, 1971—1973. Director youth camp Elks Association, Brainerd, 1976—1995. Student chaplain Regions Hospital, St. Paul, 1997—1998, Good Samaritan Homes, Minneapolis & St. Paul, 1998—1999.
Conservator St. Paul, 2000—2003. Chaplain St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2003—2005, Hurricane Katrina Relief, 2005—2007. Member program committee Mid-States Camping Association, Chicago, 1992—1994.
Leader/speaker Church Retreats, since 1985.
Volunteer chaplain Hurricane Katrina, 2005. Member Kings of Kings Lutheran Church. Member of Association Professional Chaplains, American Camping Association (secretary newsletter 1983-1995, board directors 1980-1983, 1990-1993, Sue Tinker award 1993).
Married John S. Woodruff, July 31, 1969. Children: Ruth Ellen Woodruff, Jonathan C. Woodruff.