Obituary: Elizabeth B. vanHoevenberg

Elizabeth Browning vanHoevenberg, 86, of South Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township.

She was the wife of the late James D. vanHoevenberg. Born in Mauch Chunk, she was the daughter of the late Fred J. and Nora (Cleary) Browning.

Elizabeth was a registered nurse for 50 years before retiring in 1999. She worked as an office nurse, a private practice nurse and worked in the pediatrics department in several hospitals.

Elizabeth was a 1947 graduate of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. She was a former president and secretary for 24 years of The Alumni Association of the School of Nursing.

Elizabeth played with bridge groups for many years, was an avid gardener and enjoyed nature. She was a member of Christ UCC, Bethlehem.

Survivors: Step-daughters: Mary Louise Hare of Robesonia, Linda Stoddard and her husband Christopher of Monroe, MI, Elizabeth vanHoevenberg of California; Step Grandchildren: 3; Brother: Fred J. Browning and his wife Lilyan Bowen Browning of Northampton. She is survived by several cousins and was predeceased by an infant son David Frock and by her brothers Samuel, Charles and Robert.

Gravesite Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, , 2735 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall. No calling. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: Alumni Association of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, 2100 Mack Blvd., Allentown 18103.