Birth date: Jan 10, 1915 Death date: Nov 5, 2011
Born January 10, 1915, in Clinton, Iowa to Dr. Frank O. and Anna Helena Kershner. Elizabeth was a life-long resident of the Clinton area. She attended Franklin School, graduated from Clinton High School, and attended Grinnell Coll Read Obituary
Rick, John, & Jane - I just heard about your mother's passing and want to give you my sincerest sympathy.
Your mother (as well as your father) was a saint. Rick - she put up with a lot from us when we were doing the lawn business. But I think she put up with a lot more from the four amigos (you, Murph, the Welcher, and me)!
I will miss her as I'm sure many, many more will. Take care...
Jim
What can I say...The Van Allen's were simply the BEST NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBORS EVER! I'll miss Beth, as I miss John. They were great examples of how you want to live your life. My best regards to the kids.
I have fond memories of both John and Beth. I first met John when he would come into my garden center downtown. We had some interesting conversations about plants of all things. Beth I met a few years later and really enjoyed her conversations also! I was always impressed how up to date and current she was on world and local events. She would always ask about my daughter Heather and kept up to speed on where she was in the world and what she was doing. She will always have a special place in my heart and I feel privileged to have known both of them. Margo
