Background
Bierdeman-Fike, Jane Elizabeth was born on November 7, 1922 in St. Louis. Daughter of Arthur Edward and Adele Evelyn Bierdeman.
Bierdeman-Fike, Jane Elizabeth was born on November 7, 1922 in St. Louis. Daughter of Arthur Edward and Adele Evelyn Bierdeman.
Bachelor, Maryville College, St. Louis, 1944. Master of Social Work, St. Louis University, 1949. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), William Woods University, Fulton, Missouri, 2001.
Administrative assistant Social Planning Council, St. Louis, 1948—1955. Psychiatric social worker St. Louis State Hospital, 1955—1958, supervisor social work, 1958—1962. Director psychiatric social work Fulton (Missouri) State Hospital, 1962—2000.
Assistant professor social work University Missouri, Columbia, 1971—1978.
Member social work advisory board William Woods University, Fulton, since 1989. Elected member Missouri Employees Retirement Board, Jefferson City, 1974—1990. Governor appointment board member Missouri Employees Healthcare Board, 1993—2001.
Member of National Association of Social Workers (named Pioneer 1997, Lifetime Achievement award 2004), Missouri Association Social Workers (president 1977-1978).
Married Don G. Fike, August 5, 1978 (deceased January 22, 1989).