Funeral services were held for Elnor C. Detlefsen Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona. Interment was at the East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson, Arizona.

Elnor was born June 21, 1915 in Baxter, Iowa. Elnor received a BS from Iowa State University and a masters degree from the University of Colorado. She taught at several Iowa schools including Manning before moving to Tucson in 1945 to begin teaching science at Wakefield. She then moved to Tucson high where she taught advanced biology and was a counselor. In the early 1970's she retired from counseling at Palo Verde High School. Upon retirement Elnor worked for several years as a volunteer at the Saguaro National Park East. Elnor was also an active member of PEO Chapter AE, Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, as well as a long time member of the Northminister Presbyterian Church in Tucson where she served in many capabilities.

Elnor passed away peacefully at her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 22, 2001.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Heinz Detlefsen, a casualty of WWII; her parents, Edward and Pearl Vannote; and uncle, Guy Campbell.

Elnor is survived by her brother-in-law, Max Detlefsen of Manning, Iowa; niece, Ann Detlefsen-Hoehle of Des Moines, Iowa; nephew, John Detlefsen of Manning, Iowa; cousin, Avis Steensland of Huxley, Iowa; numerous relatives, all of Iowa and many friends.

Elnor C. Detlefsen
Elnor was born June 21, 1915, in Baxter, Iowa, and passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Heinz Detlefsen; and while living in Tucson, by her parents, Edward and Pearl Van Note, and uncle, Guy Campbell. She is survived by her cousin, Avis Steensland, nephew; John Detlefsen; niece, Ann Detlefsen; and numerous relatives, all of Iowa; and by many friends.

Elnor received a BS degree from Iowa State University and a master's degree from the University of Colorado at Greeley. Elnor taught at various Iowa schools before moving to Tucson in 1945 to begin teaching science at Wakefield followed by moving to Tucson High School to teach advanced biology and to serve as a counselor. In the early 1970s, she retired from counseling at Palo Verde High School. Upon retirement she worked several years as a volunteer at Saguaro National Park East. Elnor was also an active member of P.E.O. Chapter AE Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, as well as a long-time member of Northminster Presbyterian Church where she served in many capacities.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E Ft. Lowell Rd. Interment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to a charity of your choice. Send condolences to Mrs. Avis Steensland, 400 E. 4th St., Huxley. IA 50124. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS
Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona February 26, 2001

Before moving to Tucson she was married to Lt. Heinz W. Detlefsen who was a casualty in World War II. Elnor's high school teaching experiences included six years in Iowa and thirty-three years in Tucson District, one as a biology teacher and guidance counselor. She graduated from Iowa State University in 1937 with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. In 1953, she received a Master of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado At Greeley. At the University of Arizona she completed graduate work for a certificate as a Professional Guidance Counselor.

Honors were as follows: Lambda Sigma Tau received at the University of Northern Colorado and Pi Lambda Theta received at the University of Arizona. She was active in the following organizations - AAUW Arizona School Counselors Association and other educational associations such as NEA, AEA, TEA, and Arizona Retired Teachers.

Elnor has traveled extensively but still finds great delight in the ever-changing scenery of the desert and mountains surrounding Tucson. Elnor is a loving person and it is always a joy to be with her when she returns to her "roots"for a visit.
July 1, 1996