Anna Burnett Hibshman

Anna Burnett Hibshman

AGE: 96 • formerly of Plainfield

Anna Burnett Hibshman, 96, formerly of Plainfield, New Jersey, but at the time of her death lived at Medford Leas Retirement Community in Medford, New Jersey, near Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, 2012. Mrs. Hibshman grew up in Indiana. She received a degree in Nursing and in related sciences from the hospital school of nursing affiliated with Purdue University. It was there that she met her husband, Henry, and they spent their married life in Plainfield, except for three years in North Africa, where Dr. Hibshman taught Petroleum Engineering in Libya and Algeria. Both were active in community endeavors, particularly in the Friends of the Library, The Muhlenberg Hospital, The Mayor's Beautification Committee, and in many organizations of the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Hibshman taught elementary science at the Hartridge School in Plainfield and for a short time she also taught in the Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing. She served in the Medford Leas Resident's Board and was active until her death in many volunteer projects at the Leas.

Mrs. Hibshman's husband, Henry, preceded her in death. They are the parents of five children: Jane Broestler, Niceville, Florida; John Hibshman (deceased); David Hibshman, Logan, Utah; Martha Collins, Willets, California; and Peter Hibshman, Dover, Delaware. She also leaves eleven grandchildren. Her parents, Walter and Ida Burnett and her sisters, Geneva and Majel preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be held on December 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room at Medford Leas, Medford, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to the Medford Leas Residence Assistance Program, One Medford Leas Way, Medford, NJ 08055.