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Tammy Signer-Holmes
July 21, 2008
Dear Butman Family,
I was a camp counselor at a Special Place years ago and Betsy was the hightlight of my day. She use to tell me how she was going to marry John Travolta and she would always tell John Glasser that he was not the love or her life and the John T was coming for her. I saw her again several years ago at the Special Olympics and I was with my own kids. Betsy came up to meet my daughter and son and my daughter Erin still remembers Betsy. She is someone that will make everyone smile in heaven and bring joy and happiness to everyone. I am sorry for your loss but I know she is watching over you and saying no tears as I am happy and watching you.
Amberly Rundell
July 18, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Betsy, it breaks my heart. I worked at Rapp Rd. on and off for 3 years, and I had a special connection with Betsy. Everyone knew how close I was to her. I'll never forget singing and dancing with her, doing her hair, going out for icecream together, and all the great memories we shared. She had a special charisma about her, her smiles and cheerfulness were contagious. I hope it is some comfort that so many throughout the world have been touched by Betsy in a positive way. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this difficult time. "Until we meet again, Betsy" Love, Amberly
Diella Giaconia
July 18, 2008
It was a pleasure to know Betsy for the past year 1/2. Her giant hugs and caring nature will always be missed. My thought and prayers are with you.
Katie Miles (Awake night staff at Rapp Road)
July 15, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Butman
Wow I am at total loss of words. This is such a shock. Not only for me but hundreds of others. Besty was such a careing and loveing person. I looked forward to overnight shifts Knowing well that I would see besty first thing in the morning. Always the same old routine breakfast and then danceing an singing. And I am honored that I was there with her every morning to by her side singing as danceing as well. She is a very insperational person. She is insperation to work in this feild and continue on in this feild not only for my self but for her. I am very sorry for you loss. And I am here if you need anything at all. Mr. and Mrs. Butman you guys are in my thoughts and prayers
Im sorry
Daniel, Katrin and Noah Schamberg
July 15, 2008
Betsy has been a part of our music program with her awesome singing voice. Now she is singing with a bigger choir. Betsy has blessed our lives in many ways, she will be missed...but look forward to the day that we will see her again.
chris lavoie
July 14, 2008
i worked with Betsy for over fifteen years her charming personality makes our job worth while, when do i earn my lunch was a joy to hear...
she will be missed, it was a pleasure working with her...
chris
Chuck Miles
July 14, 2008
Im so sorry to hear about Besy's passing.She was a very sweet person,she will be missed.
Nadine O'Donnell
July 14, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Butman:
I had the pleasure of working with Betsy at Day program. She would come to my level and run and exercise group once a week. She was such a pleasure and her smile was so contagious. We will miss you Betsy but we are comforted knowing you are watching over all of us and that you will be waiting to greet us when our time has come.
kelly welch
July 14, 2008
To the Butman Family
I would just like to say
i am very sorry for your lost.I was very good friends with joey years a go when you all lived on whitehall road. I am sending my prayers to your family.And to Joe Butman, I was just thinking of you and your family. Take care.
Your old dear friend
Kelly welch
Philip and Theresa Ferrara and family
July 14, 2008
Dear Joe, Michelle and the Butman family,
We extend our condolences to you and your family. May the memories you have of Betsy continue to get you through this time of loss. Our love and prayers are with you.
Felicia Wimbush
July 14, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kelli Moore
July 12, 2008
I can not even think of what to say words seem so inadequate- Betsy was the Rapp Road Ambassador she loved all - and never missed greeting everyone with a smile and her famous greeting to the evening incoming staff "How was your day?" It wasn't just a greeting she really wanted to know how you were. She was a delightful woman who I am honored to have known. Mr. and Mrs. Butman, you have my sincere condolences. You raised a wonderful daughter and gave us all a gift to share for too short a time. Thank you for that. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Boiko
July 12, 2008
Although I never worked directly with Betsy, her outgoing personality made her well-known where every she went. I knew Betsy from bowling every week. She and her friends made "work" fun.
Sorry for your loss.
Holly Pitcher
July 12, 2008
Kathy & Family,
Im so sorry to hear about Besy's passing.She was a very sweet person,she will be missed alot by everyone whoever met her.
kate muray
July 12, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Butman, Whenever I think of some of the absolute best times of my life I'm always taken back to Rapp Road in the mid eighties and ninties. Betsy Butman would be standing by the side door listening and dancing to her music and look up to smile at me as I came into work. How lucky were we all to have Betsy in our lives to make us smile. Was there ever a person with more personality and more stamina then Betsy at ARC. I think NOT. Your daughter was one of the reasons working at arc was so special, Betsy was a part of the pie that made it taste so good. Betsy's relationships with all her friends were so real and loving (of course sometimes tense, as in all relationships) I"m sure Sarah, Vera and Jimmy will be the saddest of all. Betsy's parting will be a great loss to everyone. I just want to say thank you for letting us borrow Betsy all those years....She loved unconditionally, and was loved in return by so many.
Sincerely, Kate Murray
Tj Cornelius
July 12, 2008
Betsy was always a happy girl. When I would come to work at Rapp, she was there to greet me with a big smile and arms open for a hug, saying " Hi TJ, How are you?" She would hug you so tightly, you'd think that she was never going to let go. To me, Besty was Rapp road and I will never forget her. Betsy, I love ya and I will miss you. Mr. and Mrs. Butman, I love you too and I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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