Loverne Christian Cordes

Background

Cordes, Loverne Christian was born on February 13, 1927 in Cleveland. Daughter of Frank Andrew and Loverne Louise (Brown) Christian.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1949.

Career

Owner, manager Loverne Christian Cordes, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, since 1967. Teacher John Carroll University, Cleveland, 1976-1977.

Achievements

• Loverne Christian Cordes has been listed as a noteworthy interior designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Institute of Architects, American Society Interior Designers, National Home Fashion League (past president Ohio chapter), American Institute Interior Designers (past president Ohio chapter, national board directors 1969-1975, national vice president East Central region 1972-1975, national executive board 1972-1975, recipient 1st Presidential citation 1973, 74, 75). Member Society Collectors Dunham Tavern Museum (board directors 1961-1962), Dunham Dames (past president), Western Reserve History Society, Cleveland Museum Art, Cleveland Garden Center, Chagrin Falls History Society, National Trust for History Preservation, International Platform Association, American Furniture Collectors (board directors since 1998, decorative arts trust vice president 1998), Audobon Society, Confrérie de la Chaine des Rôtisseurs, Decorative Arts Trust Cleveland Circuit(president 2001-2002), Wallkill Golf Club, Chagrin Valley Country Club, Dogwood Garden Club, Intown Club, Arcadian, Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, cross country skiing, wine maker, calligraphy.

Connections

Married William Peter Cordes, November 14, 1959. Children: Christian Peter, Carey Pomeroy.

Father:

Frank Andrew Christian

Mother:

Loverne Louise (Brown) Christian

Spouse:

William Peter Cordes

child:

Christian Peter Cordes

child:

Carey Pomeroy Cordes