Alice Eilers

April 12, 2019

Alice Eilers (nee Wiegand) On April 12, 2019 age 77 of Burlington Township (Masonic Village Cottages), formerly residing for 20 years at the Homestead at Mansfield. Alice served approximately 33 years, as an elementary school teacher, and then later as a music teacher with the New York City School System. During these years; she choreographed and put on yearly school musicals. Upon retirement; Alice continued to share her love of music. She gave private piano lessons for many years, as well as singing and playing the piano for the yearly Homestead Follies show. She was a very active and devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Moorestown, playing in the Bell choir and singing in the choir. She also enjoyed leading the younger Sunday school students in song on Sunday mornings. She was active for many years with the Burlington County Chapter of the Boy Scouts. She valued the role scouting played in developing young boys into responsible men. Scouting was an important part of her life. Loving Mother of Beth Eilers, Richard Eilers, and wife Louise. Grandmother of Rachel, Ethan, Benjamin, Bridget and Sabrina. Also survived by her beloved dog Gizmo. Funeral service will be held on April 23, 2019 at 10:30 am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 318 Chester Ave. Moorestown, NJ. A visitation with the family will be held from 9:30 am to the start of the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Hainesport, NJ. In lieu of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, or Saint Matthews Lutheran Church.