Louise S. Whitfield of Rumson, NJ and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, with her son Ron at her side. She was born August 27, 1929, graduated from Rumson High School in 1946. In 1948 she married Paul Whitfield of Eatontown, NJ who passed away in 2019. She is survived by daughter Sarah, of Hampstead, MD, son Ronald of Rumson and N. Ft. Myers, FL, son and daughter-in-law James and Robin of Boynton Beach, FL, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her sister, Elizabeth Obermann and partner Bernard Keany of Newport, VT several nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband Paul, daughter Catherine, daughter-in-law Cynthia, father George Schultz, mother May Ether, stepfather Elmer Ether, sister Dorothy McAndrew and brother William Ether.
Louise was a 1946 graduate of Rumson High School where she was drum majorette of the marching band. She and Paul were married on Easter Sunday in 1948 and enjoyed over 71 years of married life. Louise was very active at Christ Church United Methodist where through the years she served as Lay Member to the annual Conference, Chair of the Administrative Council, Financial Secretary, and was a member of the church choir and bell choir for many years. She was a great encouragement to many throughout her life, even in her last days.
