Lizzie Pearl Glerup died on June 22.

She was born on Aug. 4, 1926, to George and Mary Fisher, in Red Bluff, Calif. She was the ninth of 11 children.

Glerup attended high school in Vale, before marrying Jack Cote in 1942 and moving to Burns. They had three children — George, Elizabeth (Betty) and Roberta (Bobbie).

She married Howard (Jake) Glerup in 1949. They added two sons to the family — David and Sam.

Glerup worked for the Harney County Hospital for many years.

Glerup is survived by her sister, Roberta; children, George, Betty, Bobbie, David and Sam; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Travis, Jack, Frank, Joe, Grady and George; and sisters, Dollie, Lillie and Evelyn.

Contributions in Glerup’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. By her request, no services were held.