Occupation: Civic Leader (Retired)
Born: Saint Louis, Missouri, April 13, 1917
Education:
Honorary DHL, Eden Theological Seminary (2002)
AB, Vassar College (1939)
Career:
Member, Board of Deacons, Saint Louis Association Congressional Church (1992-1995)
Member, Church Council, Saint Louis Association Congregational Church (1987-1989)
Board Chairman, Christian Education, Saint Louis Association Congregational Church (1987-1988)
Member, Church Council, Saint Louis Association Congregational Church (1984-1985)
Member, Board of Deacons, Saint Louis Association Congregational Church (1982-1985)
Member, Board of Deaconesses, Saint Louis Association Congregational Church (1978-1981)
Member, Church Council, Saint Louis Association Congregational Church (1974-1975)
Trustee, First Congregational Church (1964-1966)
Moderator, Saint Louis Association Congregational Churches (1959-1962)
Teacher, Elementary School (1942-1944)
Teacher, Elementary School (1939-1941)
Career Related:
Member, Advisory Council to the Board (1987-Present); Chairman, Annual Fund, YWCA, Saint Louis, MO (1989-1990); Member, Board of Directors, North Side Team Ministry (1968-1984); Member, Board of Directors, Chautauqua Institution, NY (1971-1979); Member, Board of Directors, YWCA, Saint Louis, MO (1973-1976); Former Member, Board of Directors, Community Music Schools, Saint Louis, MO; Former Member, Board of Directors, Community School; Former Member, Board of Directors, Church Women United; Former Member, Board of Directors, John Burroughs School; Former Member, Board of Directors, Saint Louis Bicentennial Women’s Committee; President, Saint Louis Junior League; President, Saint Louis Vassar Club
Civic:
Chairman, Chautaugua Bell Tower Scholar Fund (1961-2014); Member, National Council, School of Social Work, Washington University in Saint Louis (1987-Present); Trustee, Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation, Saint Louis, MO (1984-Present); Member, Council of Advisors, United Nations Association, Saint Louis, MO (1993-2010); Member, Board of Directors, President, Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation, Saint Louis, MO (2002); Member, UNA-USA National Council (1995-2001); Member, National Council, United Nations Association, Saint Louis, MO (1995-2001); Chairman, 150th Annual Committee, Eden Theological Seminary (1996-2000); Member, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Eden Theological Seminary (1981-1995); Member, Presidential Search Committee, Eden Theological Seminary (1992-1993); Vice President, Board of Directors, Eden Theological Seminary (1991); President, Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation, Saint Louis, MO (1984-1990); Member, Advisory Council, Missouri Baptist Hospital (1973-1989); Member, Presidential Search Committee, Eden Theological Seminary (1986-1987); Member, Corporate Assembly, Blue Cross Hospital Service of Missouri (1978-1986); Secretary, Board of Directors, United Nations Association, Saint Louis, MO (1976-1984); Member, Chancellor’s Long Range Planning Committee, Washington University in Saint Louis (1980-1981); President, Board of Directors, Family and Children’s Service of Greater Saint Louis (1977-1979); Member, Board of Directors, Saint Louis Mercantile Library; Member, Board of Directors, National Inland Waterways Library; Chairman, Benton Roblee Duhme Scholar Fund
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Honoree, Distinguished Humanitarian (2017); Recipient, Dean’s Medal, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Social Work (2015); Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Women’s Foundation, Greater Saint Louis (2011); Recipient, Humanitarian Award, Planned Parenthood, Saint Louis, MO (2000); Recipient, Outstanding Alumna Award, John Burroughs School (1992); Recipient, Outstanding Lay Women Nomination, Missouri United Church of Christ (1991); Recipient, Woman of Achievement Award, Saint Louis Globe Democrat (1980); Recipient, Volunteer of the Year Award, YWCA (1976); Recipient, Mary Alice Messerley Award for Volunteerism, Health And Welfare Council, Saint Louis, MO (1971)
Family:
Daughter of Eugene Ross McCarthy and Louise (Roblee) McCarthy
Married: H. Richard Duhme, Jr. (4/9/1947); Sheldon Ware (6/12/1941, Deceased 1944)
Children: David; Benton (Deceased)
Four Grandchildren
Six Great-Grandchildren
Biography Source(s):
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Who’s Who in Finance and Business – 2004-2005, 34th Edition (pub. 2004)
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Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
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Who’s Who in America – 1997, 51st Edition (pub. 1996)
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Who’s Who in the World – 2015, 32nd Edition (pub. 2014)
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Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2009, 26th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
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Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2002, 19th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2001, 18th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the World – 1999, 16th Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in the World – 1998, 15th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in the World – 1997, 14th Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in the World – 1996, 13th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in the World – 1995, 12th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in the World – 1993-1994, 11th Edition (pub. 1992)
Who’s Who in the World – 1991-1992, 10th Edition (pub. 1990)
Who’s Who in the World – 1989-1990, 9th Edition (pub. 1988)
Who’s Who in the World – 1987-1988, 8th Edition (pub. 1986)
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Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2007, 26th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2006-2007, 25th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2004-2005, 24th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2001-2002, 22nd Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1999-2000, 21st Edition (pub. 1998)
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