Denise Elaine Frebertshauser, age 45 of Harwood, Maryland
passed away peacefully on April 16, 2014 at the University of Maryland Medical
Center, with family and friends by her side.
Born on March 11, 1969 in Westminster, she was the daughter
of Donald E. Frebertshauser and Rose M. Hahn Frebertshauser of Westminster. She
is survived by her brother, Drew Frebertshauser, Spring Grove, PA and friend Holly Givler, Hanover, PA and
niece Dakota Frebertshauser; aunts and uncles David and Jill Frebertshauser,
Alice and Jim Eckard, and Paul and Anna
Hahn, Jr. Westminster. She was an adored
“Auntie” to Jacob and Drew Bjerknes and Berlin Dunn. She was preceded in death
by close friend Bonnie Dunn in 2010. Her infectious love of life and learn by
doing spirit through the 4-H program and ACA camping, gathered many wonderful
friends who circled her with love and devotion throughout the years.
Denise was a 1987 graduate of Westminster High School, and
then went on to graduate from the University of Maryland, College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
Food Science. She began a 5 year career of growing kids into competent caring and
nurturing adults in the Baltimore County 4-H program with Adventures in Science
and camping. From 1997- 2005, Denise as an extension educator in the Carroll
County 4-H program expanded her natural resource and teen leadership focus.
Denise’s mantra, “Get a child outside,” was frequently heard. She believed a
supportive natural environment where adults and youth could interact developed
a child’s head, heart, hand and health.
Denise was committed to developing the Maryland Patuxent
River 4-H Center into a thriving and safe place for urban youth to learn how to
become environmental stewards while having fun with hands on educational
experiences. Denise’s creative teaching approach was key for developing senior
youth mentor partnerships with younger campers. Her respect and interest for
the American Indian traditions were often taught. She loved collecting antiques
and historical memorabilia.
Denise was currently the Extension Specialist in
Environmental Science and Outdoor Education at the University of Maryland
Extension 4-H Youth and Development Center. She continued to grow “kids” and
adults through science and camping. Denise was a published faculty member with
numerous awards for her creativity, teaching, and program outreach. She was
honored to receive the President’s award by the Chesapeake Section of the
National American Camping Association for her outstanding service. Denise was most noted for making a difference
in the lives of youth and adults. Her “never quit attitude” and “live in the
moment” enthusiasm sparked much love and devotion for many youth and adults
across Maryland. Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal, but love leaves a
memory no one can steal.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at St. John’s (Leisters) Lutheran Church, 827 Leisters Church Rd., Westminster, with the Reverend Kristin Dubsky
officiating. Burial will follow in
Leisters Church Cemetery. The family
will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Myers-Durboraw
Funeral Home, 91 Willis St., Westminster, and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until
the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The Maryland
4-H Foundation, Denise Memorial Camping Fund, 8020 Greenmead Drive, College
Park, MD 20740 or the Patuxent River 4-H Center Foundation, INC., Denise
Memorial, PO Box 342, Davidsonville, MD 21035.
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