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Elizabeth Mather Obituary

Mather, Elizabeth
Aug. 28, 1922 - Jan. 1, 2010

Elizabeth (Betsy) Lamy Mather, 87, passed away in Highlands, N.C., Jan. 1, 2010. The daughter of Verena Hogan and George Prosper Lamy, she was born and educated in St. Louis.
Betsy married Nelson Gatch in St. Louis after World War II and had two daughters (Ann and Jane). Nelson died shortly after Jane was born. Betsy then married William Pierson Brodhead of St. Louis, with whom she had six children (William Jr., Robert, Peter, Dorothy, Lamy, Lisa).
In 1959 the family moved to Sarasota. In 1966, she married Tim (Thomas W.) Mather of Sarasota. Tim, the father of three sons (Timmy, David, and Jeff Mather) took the entire family to live in Barcelona, Spain, for the years, 1967-1968. Betsy and Tim spent their summers in Highlands beginning 1970. In 1997 Tim passed away.
Betsy was active in the Catholic Church. She and Tim were founding members of The Field Club of Sarasota.
Betsy's three husbands, her children Ann Tripp Gatch and Timmy Mather, and sister Jane Gunter predeceased her.
Betsy leaves Jane Gatch Hayo of St. Louis; William Brodhead of Riegelsville, Pa.; Robert Brodhead of Palm Harbor; Peter Brodhead of Savannah, Ga.; Dorothy Brodhead Bailey of Franklin, Tenn.; Lamy Brodhead Buck of Guyton, Ga.; Lisa Brodhead Howell of Ocala; as well as 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at the chapel at Incarnation Catholic Church at 2901 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. A reception will be at The Field Club after the service. A Mass will be at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan 8.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Highlands-Cashiers Hospice, 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741, (828) 526-1402. Send notes of condolences c/o Jane Hayo, 365 Gascony Way, St. Louis, MO 63122. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be made by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Herald Tribune from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2010.

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Teriann (Cleary) Koehler

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brodhead, Mather, Gatch families. The passing of your mom is like the passing of an era. Rarely did I see her without a smile on her face. I remember the Mather house was always full of life and fun with a constant parade of kids of all ages. Never a dull moment, but everyone was always made to feel welcome and special when Betsy was around. She has left a legacy behind in her wonderful children. We will remember her smile, her kind heart, and love of life. And we will always remember the Easter Egg Hunts!

Jennifer Berlin

January 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Betsy was a wonderful example to all who knew her on how to live life to the fullest! She was always smiling, always had a positive outlook and enjoyed every minute of every day. She loved her family and was extremely proud of them. I will never forget all the great times on Quail Drive and Casey Key, all the dinners, parties, her laugh, her humor, her stories...
She will be missed.

January 7, 2010

All my love and condolences to the entire Brodhead clan. She was a vibrant, funny, and valiant lady. I know you all will miss her.

Jodie

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