Helen Chamberlain Obituary

Chamberlain, Helen L.Helen Louise Chamberlain, aged 93, died peacefully on September 14, 2014 at the Health Care Center of Luther Crest Retirement Community, South Whitehall Twp. She had lived at Luther Crest independently since 2003. She was born on October 25, 1920 in Shamokin, PA. She was the daughter of Thomas H. Williams and Clara E. ( Lewis ) Williams. She was a 1941 graduate of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and she was a life time member of their alumni association. Helen took great pride in being an RN. Helen married the love of her life, Boyd D. Chamberlain Sr. in 1942 and they shared a life together for 60 years until his death in 2003. They divided their time between their homes in Whitehall, PA and Lake Jamie in the Poconos. For many years they would spend extended time on the island of Molokai, in the Hawaiian Islands. Her passion was needlework of all kinds and Helen was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of America. She also was past president of the Mespry Club at the Bethlehem Steel Club. She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Whitehall, PA. Survivors: She is survived by three children, Susan E. Wingerter, Hertford, NC, wife of Ronald E. Wingerter, Boyd D. Chamberlain Jr., Catasauqua, PA. husband of Suzanne L. Chamberlain and Ann B. Kriete, Chatham, NJ, wife of Dr. Roger M. Kriete. There are 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren who will miss her very much. Services: There will be a private memorial service to celebrate her life. Arrangements by the J.S. BURKHOLDER FUNERAL HOME, ALLENTOWN. www.jsburkholder.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 3900 Mechanicsville Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, or to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Pl., Bethlehem, PA 18017.