Eleanore Bricker

Eleanore F. (Shumard) Bricker, 94, of Kintnersville, died Tue., Dec. 27 at St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Robert H. Bricker. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Francis (Griffith) Shumard. Eleanore was a 1940 graduate of Merchantville High School in New Jersey. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale. Eleanore had a love for nature and all its creatures as well as the outdoors. She also had a vast knowledge of films, music and literature. She was a prolific writer of songs and poetry. Surviving is her son, Robert Bricker, wife Melodie, Quakertown; daughter, Jacalynne "Jackie" Dieterichs, husband Karl, New Britain, PA; grandchildren: R. Todd, Rebecca, Kim, Sarah, Todd R. and Tricia; and 9 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be on Sat., Jan. 7 at 11:00 AM in Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00-11:00 AM. A luncheon will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Bucks SPCA, 60 Reservoir Rd, Quakertown PA 18951.