Elaine "Ji" Walbrecker

Elaine "Ji" Walbrecker Ji died as she lived: peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, Al, and devoted son, Al, III on August 2, 2008. Although she is no longer present in the body, her presence is evident in the many creative expressions of love and joy she left behind. Ji was born in Odell, Illinois May 9, 1926 to Frank and Mary Keeneth, spent her early years in Illinois and graduated from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri before marrying Al Walbrecker, Jr. on August 28, 1949. She became the proud mother of Al, III, in 1950. The happy family lived in York, Pennsylvania from 1959-2003 when Ji and Al joined their son on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Ji was very active in the community, serving the Historical Society and the Hospital and Symphony Auxiliaries. She was a Master Gardener and President of the Young Women's Club. Ji served on the board of directors of the Central Market House and was a member of the Country Club of York and the Sea Pines Country Club. She is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and Providence Presbyterian Church. Services will be held Friday, Aug. 8 at Etzweiler Funeral Home, York, PA. Visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held at Providence Presbyterian Church (HHI) at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 19. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts should be sent to Trinity United Church of Christ, 32 West Market St., York, PA 17401. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of local arrangements.