Elizabeth Ann Killam

KILLAM, Elizabeth Ann, of Midlothian, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland. Beth is survived by her husband, best friend and buddy, Baker and their three children, Katy (Mark) Stedina, Hal (Amy) Killam and Amy Killam (Eric). She is also survived by her grandson, Adam Stedina; her mom, Ann Ols and several siblings and brothers and sisters-in-law. Beth was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a graduate of John Tyler Community College and Mary Baldwin College. Beth was the owner of Elizabeth A. Killam, LLC, a web design firm catering to small businesses. She was a member of her community recreation association and was the webmaster for the association and her book club. She reveled in laughter, was irreverent when others were reverent, and loved a good drink and a bad joke. To her kids she was the patron saint of trouble, either getting them out of it or getting them into it. She had a passion for traveling, the arts, humorous situations, culinary feats (and feasts) and leading her family from adventure to adventure. There was never a holiday too big or a party too small that Beth couldn't make into something more grand. Her friends in the book club traveled with her along a path of great reads and even greater conversation and humor. When her family and friends were in need, she was always compassionate and ready to go the extra mile. Beth was a delight to her friends and a challenge to those that weren't. The reasons we all loved her are both varied and unique. Beth's laugh was distinct, almost bawdy. Her wit was quick, sometimes bizarre, yet always thought provoking. Beth didn't tolerate well those who had no love for their fellow man or the environment that surrounds and supports us all. She was clever, creative, original, and one-of-a-kind in all her endeavors. Fortunately for all of us, she has endowed these qualities and attributes on her children and grandchild. Lord knows we will miss her love and gentleness, wit and wisdom, companionship and friendship, and qualities too numerous to enumerate.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.