A candle was lit by Peggy Rickard, Phoenix, AZ on February 6, 2018 4:05 AM

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I just this evening read Betty’s obituary. Betty and my mother, Pat Rickard, were long time Conneaut friends. During the 70’s my then husband and I were living in Keflavik, Iceland, compliments of the US Navy. My mother wrote to say Betty would be traveling with another teacher to stop in Iceland on their way to travels in Europe. My husband and I picked up Betty & her friend at the airport and we all went to the finest (at Betty’s insistence) restaurant in Reykjavik, Iceland - it was a delightful time. We dropped the two ladies at their hotel following dinner and I’ve remembered that event all these years. I really enjoyed Betty - she sent us cards for many years following that time together.

What an interesting and resilient woman! I did not know she had outlived both of her husbands AND both of her sons.....I am so sorry for that. What an inspiration and a fine example for us all! The “Betty Affect” will continue for generations.

I send my sympathy to her family and friends.

Message from Esther C

I send my sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time. This scripture brought me comfort when I lost a loved one and I hope it can do the same for your family. (Psalm 34:18) May God give you comfort and the strength to endure through this difficult time.

Message from Felicia Bridget McCarthy

Betty Elliott was a force in my life. Her good example of kindness, action, generosity with her house and heart will stay with me always. We didn't know what we were missing in our lives until Betty walked into our world in the eighties. I will miss her laughter and her welcome home. I will hold her example of good work as a light ahead of me on the path. Thanks, Betty. Love, Flish

A candle was lit by Flish McCarthy on January 11, 2018 6:20 AM

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An A GARDEN PATH was sent on January 10, 2018

We will all miss the extraordinary Betty, and remember how warmly she welcomed us into her kitchen and her life. Bill and Eileen, Jarv and Marilyn

Expression of Sympathy

A Grandma's Garden Table Basket was sent by Nancy Gordon and Steve Williams on January 10, 2018

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A Ray of Sunshine was sent on January 9, 2018

So many memories of travel adventures and summers on the river......with love from Sister Hope Griffiths. We will remember all the love, good humor, and fun that came with a visit to our Aunt Betty -... Love, the Griffiths girls - Debbie, Carol & Pat

Message from LInda Dewey

I will always remember the Dewey Family Reunions on the river hosted by Aunt Betty! Many times we sang hymns around the campfire.

Message from Ben Nichols

Aunt Betty was an inspiration for her wonderful joyful spirit, even in times of hardship. I need to remember her example in so many ways.