Elizabeth “Beth” Gale Harwick, 60, of Kempton, died peacefully Aug. 15, 2019, in her home with family at her side.

She was the loving wife of Keith D. Harwick, with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage on May 15.

Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late George and Inez (Sayers) Gale.

An educator, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, and her Master’s from Kutztown University.

She taught life sciences at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School for more than 20 years, where one of the things she is remembered for is raising trout in her classroom.

She also farmed with her husband for 37 years in Weisenberg and Lynn townships.

She was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church, Breinigsville, where she was a past Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children Katie Flinchbaugh and husband Andrew of York, Suzanne Yavoich and husband Brian of Highland, N.Y. and David Harwick of Fogelsville; grandchildren Leah, Annette, Elijah and Jacob; brothers Brian Gale and wife Laurie of New Britain and Larry Gale and wife Amy of Norristown; nieces and nephews; beloved aunt Naomi Sayers of East Norriton and uncle Bill Sayers and wife, Edee, of Harleysville.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation, c/o Keller Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.