Betty E. Andersen, 83, of Luther Crest, South Whitehall Twp., formerly of Lower Saucon Twp. died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her residence. She is the wife of Kjell F. Andersen.

Born in Summit, NJ on May 1, 1927, she is the daughter of the late William A. and Betty (Sammis) Ettel and the granddaughter of the late Ella M. Schneider. Betty graduated from Public School 102 and Fort Hamilton High School, both in Brooklyn, NY. She was a 1948 graduate of Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing (New York City), WWII Cadet Nursing Corps as a registered nurse. She was a head nurse and private duty nurse in New York City and Mt. Holly, NJ. She also used her nursing skills in caring for and teaching her family. Betty is a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hellertown.

Survivors: In addition to her loving husband of 62 years; Children: Susan J. Andersen of Grand Terrace, CA, Ginger A. Holko and her husband Joseph A. of Allentown, Peter F. Andersen and his wife Ingrid C. of Costa Mesa, CA, Leslie J. Andersen of Flanders, NJ; Grandchildren: Brooke E., Kyle F., Taylor A., Adam W., Emily A., Courtney F. and Mathias H.; Great Grandchildren: Isaiah F., Faith L., Eden E., Grace M. and Samuel P.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main St., Hellertown followed by a service at 12:30 p.m. with the Reverend Philip C. Spohn, officiating. Private interment will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be welcomed to the church, 18055 and or the Lenox Alumni Foundation, care of Jean Bagley, 416 Beach 136th St. Belle Harbor, NY 11694.