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Elizabeth Wilson Obituary

Elizabeth O'Connell Wilson Born, September 11,1918, to Frances Margaret O'Keefe and Frederick Joseph O'Connell. She married William G Wilson in 1942, in Brownwood, Texas. She is survived by children: Frances (Taylor) Bowen, Susan Keddington, Thomas M (Tina)Wilson, and Elizabeth De Marchis, in addition 11 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1999 after 58 years of marriage, and her son William Jr in 2010.
Betty was a lifelong California resident and San Francisco native, born and raised in the Richmond District. Schools included Star of the Sea Elementary School, Presidio Junior High and St Rose Academy. Betty valued people and relationships reconnecting with many of those friends over the years.
Betty was happiest when surrounded by family and friends: children, nieces, nephews and neighbors. Starting at the Hibernia Bank where she worked with her late husband, raised 5 children, she began a second career at age 58, spending 30 years as office manager of a children's dental practice.
Vigil Service: 7PM Tuesday Dec 18, Crippen and Flynn Carlmont Chapel, 1111 Alameda, Belmont. Funeral Mass 12noon Wednesday Dec 19, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Belmont. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Sutter Care at Home or another Hospice of your choice. Sign the guestbook at www.crippenflynn.com

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2012.

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Jim Molkenbuhr

December 18, 2012

I am truly saddened to hear Betty has left us. She always had a smile and encouraging words, and she will always have a piece of my heart dedicated in her memory.

James Molkenbuhr

December 18, 2012

Betty has meant a great deal to me for many years, as have the rest of the Wilson Family, and I am so very saddened to hear she has left us. A very kind lady who always had something good to say, and had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit, she became a second mother to me. I will forever have a piece of my heart dedicated in her memory.

Lynn Love

December 18, 2012

Martin and I are so very sorry for your loss. I remember as a child going to her home and her making me feel very welcome, and all those fun trips to Lake Tahoe. I got a chance to see Betty again after over 30 years at the memorial for her son Bill, she embraced me like time never passed. You were a very classy lady. I will miss you. God Bless you and your family. Love Martin and Lynn

Kathy Silva

December 17, 2012

Our prayers and sorrow at your loss, Betty was a wonderful and joyful woman-a real lady whom i enjoyed meeting and visiting with-she was loved by many and will be missed very much. Kathy and Mark Silva

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