Elaine "Ji" Walbrecker

Elaine “Ji” Walbrecker, 82, Hilton Head Island, S.C., died as she lived: peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, Al, and devoted son, Al III, on Aug. 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 May 9, 1926, in Odell, Ill., to the late Frank and Mary Keeneth, spent her early years in Illinois and graduated from Stephens College, Columbia, Mo., before marrying Al Walbrecker Jr. on Aug. 28, 1949.

She became the proud mother of Al III in 1950. The happy family lived in York from 1959 to 2003, when Ji and Al joined their son on Hilton Head Island.

Ji was very active in the community, serving the Historical Society and 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 Central Market House and was a member of Country Club of York and Sea Pines Country Club.

She also was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and Providence Presbyterian Church.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Etzweiler Funeral Home, York. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. A memorial service will be held Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. in Providence Presbyterian Church (HHI).

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Trinity United Church of Christ, 32 West Market St., York, PA 17401. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory, Hilton Head Island, is in charge of local arrangements.