Elizabeth Jenkins Bromberg

1947 - 2024

Beth Jenkins Bromberg, 77, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2024, at her home in Spicewood, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many who was known for her love and zest for life.

Beth was born on January 8, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Walter Wilson Jenkins and Helen Marjorie Whitehall Jenkins. She was married for 36 years to the love of her life John Edward Bromberg.

Beth was happiest when surrounded by her large and growing family who loved her dearly: John, Susan Crumpley and husband Jeff, Melissa Cates and husband Karl, Spencer Bromberg, Whitney Bromberg Hawkings and husband Peter, Kemp Bromberg and wife Maggie, and Campbell Bromberg and husband Autari. She was the best Bebe to her 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and her furry bundle of love Cookie. Beth grew up the eldest of six children: Walter Jenkins, Jr. and wife Carla, John Jenkins, Joe Jenkins, Lyndon Jenkins and wife Nancy, and Anne Mauel and husband Tim all of whom are collectively referred to as the Huns.

Beth graduated with honors from Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School for Girls in Washington D.C. where she recently attended her 60th high school reunion. She attended Marquette University and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Beth was a founding partner of Maxwell Jenkins (later Beth Jenkins, Realtor), each prominent residential real estate firms in Austin, Texas. With her father and sister Anne, she formed Capitol Bridge Tours which arranged national and international group travel to bridge tournaments which Beth led. She was a self-proclaimed Yellow Dog Democrat and put her passion of helping others to use by serving on the board of Planned Parenthood and as the national chairperson of Teen Dems, as well as, engaging in other political activities. As a strong feminist, her professional and political achievements inspired other women around her.

Beth enjoyed the complex and social aspects of bridge. While playing in a bridge tournament, she met her future husband, John. Together, they shared their love of the card game by travelling worldwide to tournaments and playing socially both near and far with friends. Beth attained the rank of Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League.

In addition to playing bridge, Beth had a variety of interests and pastimes. She often hosted family gatherings which included elaborate meals, and later could be heard playing Für Elise on the piano. She also enjoyed meeting up with friends for a heated game of backgammon, getting her hands dirty by adding her flair and special touch as she remodeled and decorated her homes, and expressing her creativity by designing artistic pieces, which eventually led to her own start-up jewelry business Beth's Baubles. Beth was always scouring cookbooks, magazines, the New York Times, and various internet sites to find new recipes to share with those she loved.

Photography was an interest that developed into a passion. Beth parlayed her love of photography and exploring the world by travelling with John to all seven continents, many on multiple occasions. Beth was a meticulous travel planner, planning numerous trips for family and friends. During their travels, she wrote extensive blogs chronicling their adventures which she shared with a wide group of family and friends. Upon returning home, she would promptly prepare and have printed fabulous travel books with vivid descriptions and exquisite photographs from each trip.

Her home on the shores of Lake Travis (also known to family as Lake Bromberg) was her happy place. The more the merrier.

At two months old her mother described her in her baby book as "joyful", which was the perfect description of how she lived her life. The sparkles in her hair were an outward display of her inner light and vivacious, outgoing personality. She lit up a room and made friends wherever she went. Friends and family knew she had an extensive vocabulary which she used with great success playing Words with Friends. A self-proclaimed Driving Efficiency Expert, she could explain the fastest route and best driving techniques to anyone listening (or not). Everything Beth did or said came from a deep caring for her friends and family. She always made sure people felt cared for and special.

Her zest for life, love of family and friends, and charismatic personality all remain present in our hearts.

Beth donated her physical body to UT Southwestern Medical Center for scientific research, her eyes to Miracles in Sight and her wish was to be cremated and not have a memorial service. There will be a gathering of friends and family at the lakehouse at a later date to celebrate Beth's life in the manner she has taught us all.

If you wish to make a donation in her memory, please send it to Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School for Girls in Washington, D.C., or the charity of your choice. Please, no flowers.