Background
Reigstad, Ruth Elaine was born on April 26, 1923 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Olin Spencer and Amanda Sophia (Fjelstad) Reigstad.
Lay worker Physical therapy consultant
Reigstad, Ruth Elaine was born on April 26, 1923 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Olin Spencer and Amanda Sophia (Fjelstad) Reigstad.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1945; certified, University of Minnesota, 1947.
Physical therapist, Crippled Childrens's School, Jamestown, North Dakota, 1948-1952; physical therapist, clinical instructor, Shriners Hospital, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1955-1958; physical therapist, Rehabilitation Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1958-1960; physical therapist, British National Health Svc., London physical therapy consultant, Washington State Health Department, Olympia, 1961-1973; consultant, Washington State Health Department, Olympia, 1961-1974; lay worker, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Olympia, 1972-1975; member various committees, Christ Lutheran Church, Tacoma, since 1980. Volunteer Children Health Superior vena cava syndrome and Public Health of Washington since 1974. Board directors Morningside Rehabilitation Organisation, Olympia, Washington, PAVE rehabilitation organization.
Board of directors Washington State Physical Therapy Association, 1965-1968. Member communiversity planning committee Pierce County Association Ministries. With United States Coast Guard, 1943-1945.
Member American Physical Therapy Association (life), American Public Health Association, American Academy.Religion, Lutheran Brotherhood Fraternity and Benevolent Organisation (board directors Pierce County), Air Force Association (executive county Pierce County, since 1985).