Ingrid M. Travis

Ingrid M. Travis, 92, of Manheim, and formerly of Hartford and Avon CT., died peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Pleasant View Retirement Community Manheim. Born in Hartford, CT., she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Anna Jansson Monson. In her early years Ingrid worked in the office for Travelers Insurance in Hartford. She was the loving wife of William S. Travis who died in 1978. Ingrid was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Hartford Ct., and served as a Deacon and Elder; she was also an affiliate member of Wayside Presbyterian Church in Landisville. Ingrid was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Connecticut. Her interests included: playing bridge, table tennis, flower arranging, and gardening. She was a member of the Hartford Gardening Club and was the recipient of many gardening and flower awards. Ingrid was the co-founder of the "Silver Foxes" a senior citizen dance troupe from Pleasant View Retirement Community that was known locally and performed and raised money for Alzheimer's research and support. Ingrid and her family throughout their life loved to summer at Point O' Woods Beach in South Lyme, CT. and had many fond memories of that special part of the world. Surviving are two daughters: Karen T. wife of Steve Pryplesh of Ruther Glen VA., Linnea T. Miller of Annville, PA., five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Preceding her in death is a brother, Thurston O. Monson. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her memorial service at the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Friends may visit with the family at the Hoffer Auditorium on Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 205 Harrisburg, PA 17110.