Ardith V. Inman age 97, retired teacher, Evergreen Park High School, sister to the late Gerald Inman and Ruebin Hauge, Aunt to the late Michael Inman, Robert (Lori) Hauge, Lynn (Dan) Beckwith, Lisa Wittenberg, many great nieces and nephews, and a loving neighbor and friend. She was raised in Vernon County, Wisconsin and graduated from Viroqua High School. She received her BS at Lacrosse State Teacher's College, and her Masters from New York University.
Ardith was one of less than a dozen teachers hired (physical education) to start Evergreen Park High School in 1954. She also served as Dean (Director of Student Affairs) until her retirement in 1980. She started a scholarship that benefited many students and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2009. For over 50 years she was a volunteer at the First United Methodist Church of Evergreen Park serving on publicity, newsletter, chairing almost every committee, organizing fundraisers, singing in the choir, ringing handbells and doing whatever else needed to be done.
Ardith was also a renowned parliamentarian and an officer in the international Parliamentarian Association. She traveled worldwide conducting meetings and teaching her passion. She was inducted into the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary society for women teachers, in 1964. She served Beta Beta Chapter and Lambda State President (1983-85), served as International Parliamentarian from 1976-1986 and 1992-2006 and received the International Achievement Award 1988-1990. She served as parliamentarian for many local, state and national organizations. In addition she was awarded honorary life membership in the Illinois PTA. She enjoyed gardening and travel. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend who shared her gift of knowledge and strength. Her presence benefited numerous local organizations and individuals.
A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Evergreen Park, 9358 S. Homan on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ardith's memory to the First United Methodist Church of Evergreen Park.
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