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Shirley Kulp Obituary
Shirley I. Kulp, 75, of Moore Township, formerly of East Allen Township, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Harold W. Kulp, Jr. with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage on March 21. Born in East Allen Township on March 8, 1935, she was a daughter of William J. Ruch of East Allen Township and the late Arlene E. (Mann) Ruch. Shirley was a graduate of Northampton High School class of 1952, and later attended and earned a degree in nursing from Northampton Community College in 1980. She worked as a registered nurse In the Lehigh Valley for 12 years before retiring In 1993. Shirley was an active member of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Shirley was an avid reader and gardener, and she especially loved traveling. Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Harold and father, William J. Ruch, she Is survived by a son, Kevin K. Kulp and his wife Jackie of Nazareth; four daughters, Leigh Ann L. Howitt and her husband, David of Bluffton, South Carolina, Pamela K. Reimer and her husband, Curtis of Plainfield Township, Cynthia L. Huthand her husband, Ronald of Nazareth and Susan J, Fox and her husband, David of Moore Township; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Ruch and his wife, Shirley of East Allen Township; two sisters, Sara Jane Hutchison and her husband, Larry of East Allen Township and Sandra Nagy and her husband, Steve of Emmaus; many nieces and nephews. Services: Will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. In the Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Dr., Route 946 Village of Moorestown-Bath, PA 18014 and Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Howertown. Contributions: May be made in memory of Shirley to the Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kulp
Liz & Gary Mann
August 24, 2010
Harold & Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. May you find some comfort in knowing that Shirley will be missed by many. And may the many wonderful memories you shared help to bring you some peace during this difficult time.
Don Keller
August 23, 2010
Harold and Family: So sorry to hear about Shirley. I will never forget the camping trips we took together, so many years ago. God Bless all of you at this time.
August 23, 2010
Sue and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Wilson
August 23, 2010
As our two families (Ruchs & Spenglers)
were raised together, we were all brothers and sisters. I will always
remember Shirley as my big sister and the
memorable times we had together growing
up. Our prayers are with your family -
Ron & Elaine (Spengler)Lutz
Mondschein Family
August 23, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. May memories of her live forever in your heart. God Bless!
August 22, 2010
To the family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Shirley through Holy Cross Lutheran Church and our ladies' Bible Study there. I won't forget her warm smile and kindness. May you be comforted by knowing of her strong faith which she professed and demonstrated. Our God is faithful. She is absent from us for a little while, but is a new creation through Christ whom she loved and followed during her life, inspiring many... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherri Guagliadi
Kelly Luckey
August 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad I got to know Shirley better, working with her at Gracedale. I got to know the kind,caring person she was. God bless
August 22, 2010
Kulp Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Was checking the obits today and Shirley Kulp rang a distant bell so clicked on the link. Was introduced to the family during the summer of 1972 at Sun Valley Lake and have many fond memories.
Please take care during this difficult time.
Bob Kistler
Sherry Mankos
August 22, 2010
Dear Sue and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. There are no words that I can express to ease your pain. Just know that I am so very sorry and you are in my thoughts. I know one thing so sure the love that you shared with your mom has been keep in a place in your heart that will last a life time. Even though you would rather have her with you, GOD has given us the gift to continue to remember and love the ones that are dear to us that are now by his side. Hold on tight to the ones you love and never let go even when you cannot see them. GOD BLESS
August 22, 2010
DON'T CRY BECAUSE HER LIFE IS OVER. SMILE, BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. A NEW STAR IN THE HEAVENS, AN ANGEL SITTING ON THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD.
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