Elizabeth R. "Betty" Hepner

Long time resident of Cambridge, Oct.31, 2007. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Arthur W. She is survived by her son, Thomas Hepner and his wife Kathryn Bush Johnson of Framingham and two step grandchildren, Charles Johnson of Framingham and Amanda Moore of Holliston. Also survived by four nephews, one niece, three great nephews and two great nieces. Daughter of the late Edward and Fanny K. Rosenheim. Sister of the late Edward Rosenheim Jr. Retired planner in the Community Development Department, City of Cambridge for 30 years. Graduate of University of Chicago. After graduation worked in Washington DC for the Federal government in the Office of Strategic Services, now known as the CIA. In the 1950's and 1960's she worked in NYC on the Morningside Heights Housing Project, one of the original low income housing projects nationally. Active participant in liberal political causes and campaigns. Actively involved with the MS Society after contracting the disease in 1957. Avid follower of jazz music; a long standing jazz standard was created in honor of her and her friends, it is known as "The Big Noise from Winnetka" by Bob Crosby and his orchestra, who they danced regularly to at the Palmer House in Chicago. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 11am in Story Chapel of Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Arr. by William T. Hickey & Son, CAMBRIDGE.