Isabel B. Menger

Isabel B. ("Liz") Menger, 92 years old, peacefully departed this life on November 16, 2007.

Recently of Tolland, she spent most of her last 25 years in the Vernon area. She was the widow of Robert Menger, who died in 1968. She was also predeceased in 1998 by her eldest son, Gary Menger of California.

Born in 1915, Liz grew up in Burlington, Vt., and graduated from Mount St. Mary Parochial High School. She met her husband while he was stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Ethan Allen in Vermont and they were married in 1941. They lived in New York City for a time prior to settling in East Hartford, where they raised their five children. Liz was fiercely loyal to family and friends. That and her outgoing personality ensured a lively and well- populated life. Those who knew and loved her enjoy many vivid and fond memories that will live on despite her absence. She took great delight in get-togethers for a nice dinner or a trip to the track/casino. Her independence and spirit of adventure defined her. After retiring from her career position with the Hartford Board of Education in 1980, she worked at South Windsor Bank & Trust, and then later at Gigi's Busy Bee Restaurant in Tolland. Various other part-time jobs followed until the mid-90s when physical limitations forced her to permanently retire.

Mourning her passing are her sons, Bob Menger of Storrs and Brian Menger and Maria Greening of Dunnellon, Fla; daughters Therese and Ken Huff of Gouldsboro, Maine, and Dolores and AI McCrea of Catawba, N.C. She also leaves four granddaughters, Catherine Williams and family of Manchester, Erica Smith of North Carolina, and Erin and Kelly McCrea of Catawba, N.C.

Arrangements are being handled by Newkirk and Whitney, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford.

At Liz's request, there will be a simple memorial service there on Monday, November 19, at 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and share memories.

Liz's family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the charity of your choice or to Liz's favorite charity: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950.