Barbara A. Brinker, 86 of Bethlehem died on December 17, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. The wife of Dr. Elwood F. Brinker, they were married 67 years on July 6^th.

Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 15, 1931 daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Gregory) Brose.

Barbara was an associate with her husband in his Chiropractic Practice for 36 years.

She was a member of Christ Church UCC in Bethlehem and a member of the Bethlehem Garden Club.

Survivors: Her husband Elwood, son Glenn Elwood Brinker husband of Michele, two daughters Gayle Ann Brinker and Sandra Lynn Berkey wife of Victor all of Bethlehem; brothers Albert Brose husband of Phyllis   and Wayne Brose husband of Cherie both of Chicago, Illinois; seven grandchildren Tucker Shosh husband of Teague, Cameron Shosh, Casey Shosh, Jessica Brinker, Madeline Brinker, Charles Berkey and Alexandrea Berkey; two great grandchildren Riley and Katelyn Shosh.

Service: There will be a viewing on Thursday December 21, 2017   from 9:30AM to 10:30AM followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM in the John F. Herron Funeral Home 458 Center Street Bethlehem. Burial, in Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to a Veterans Organization of your choice or to St. Luke’s Hospice.