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KIMMICH
ELIZABETH S. "BETTIE", 91, formerly of Rosemont, on January 27, 2013. Loving mother of Nicole Mann (Fred), Rachel Mitchell (Ken) and Amy Kimmich. Proud grandmother of Andy, Hilary, Brette, Mia and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Kimmich was raised in Berkeley, CA, and spoke of her home state with great fondness and longing. She was an elementary school art teacher in Lower Merion for 25 years and a much beloved docent at the Philadelphia Zoo for over 20 years, President of the Docent Council from 1992-1994. Her paintings of endangered species still grace the walls of the docent office. She was a passionate supporter of the arts as well as an accomplished seamstress. Memorial service will be held at Haverford Friends Meeting, Buck Lane, Haverford, at 2:00 pm, March 23. Int. pvt. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the Philadelphia Zoo Docent Council, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila., PA 19104.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 3, 2013.

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February 13, 2013

Dear Nicole, Rachel & Amy, Last summer Carol & I visited with your mother for an afternoon and it was wonderful. Bettie was always such fun! We all taught together in Lower Merion, so I have fond memories of her as a colleague and friend. Love to all of you, Kay Stratford Fisher

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