1938
Barbara
2024
Barbara C. Halvorsen
October 11, 1938 — July 26, 2024
Barbara C. Halvorsen, of Sellersville, formerly of New Jersey, passed away at her residence at The Community at Rockhill on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was 85.
She was the beloved wife of Rev. Robert A. Halvorsen, Sr. for 61 years.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Russell L. and Dorothy Dale (Myers) Clark. Barbara was a 1956 graduate of Allentown High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in 1960.
Mrs. Halvorsen had been employed as an administrative assistant to the mayor of Avalon, NJ from 1987-2002, while also serving as the town’s Public Relations Coordinator. Upon her retirement, she was cited by the New Jersey Legislature for distinguished public service. From 1986-1987, she was employed by the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce as secretary to the Executive Director. She also served as the editor of the Jersey Caper publication.
Over the years, as the spouse of a Lutheran pastor, Mrs. Halvorsen had helped serve churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Minnesota. Most recently, she had attended services at the Community at Rockhill.
A proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Barbara could trace her ancestry back to ten relatives who had served in the Revolution. She adored dogs and horses, but she most especially loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Halvorsen is survived by her four children: Heidi Lanning and her husband, James, Robert Halvorsen, Jr. and his wife, Margie, Kurt Halvorsen and his wife, Stacy, and Michael Halvorsen and his wife, Randee; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Bradford Clark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, John R. Clark and Anna Motto Clark; and a niece, Valerie Clark.
A Memorial Service was held at the Community at Rockhill shortly after her passing.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in Barbara’s name to the Benevolence Fund, The Community at Rockhill, 3250 State Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.
She was the beloved wife of Rev. Robert A. Halvorsen, Sr. for 61 years.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Russell L. and Dorothy Dale (Myers) Clark. Barbara was a 1956 graduate of Allentown High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in 1960.
Mrs. Halvorsen had been employed as an administrative assistant to the mayor of Avalon, NJ from 1987-2002, while also serving as the town’s Public Relations Coordinator. Upon her retirement, she was cited by the New Jersey Legislature for distinguished public service. From 1986-1987, she was employed by the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce as secretary to the Executive Director. She also served as the editor of the Jersey Caper publication.
Over the years, as the spouse of a Lutheran pastor, Mrs. Halvorsen had helped serve churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Minnesota. Most recently, she had attended services at the Community at Rockhill.
A proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Barbara could trace her ancestry back to ten relatives who had served in the Revolution. She adored dogs and horses, but she most especially loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Halvorsen is survived by her four children: Heidi Lanning and her husband, James, Robert Halvorsen, Jr. and his wife, Margie, Kurt Halvorsen and his wife, Stacy, and Michael Halvorsen and his wife, Randee; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Bradford Clark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, John R. Clark and Anna Motto Clark; and a niece, Valerie Clark.
A Memorial Service was held at the Community at Rockhill shortly after her passing.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in Barbara’s name to the Benevolence Fund, The Community at Rockhill, 3250 State Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.
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