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ELIZABETH KING Obituary
ELIZABETH "BETSY" KING, 78, a former teacher, devoted wife, and loving parent and grand-parent, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, surrounded by her loving daughters, Katharine Ann King, Leslie Bryant King and Sandra Dickson King and her grand-daughter, Jennifer King Marks.
Born in Springfield MA, on Aug. 2, 1934, she attended Wheelock College earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. She married her hometown sweet-heart, Bill King on Aug. 18, 1956.
Following Bill's retirement from IBM, Betsy and Bill became part owners of Five Star Travel in Hopewell Junction NY, taking full advantage of all the perks.
In 1989, they moved to Colorado Springs CO, to enjoy the Western life style. Bill and Betsy returned East to Morris CT in 1994, where they enjoyed horseback riding, hiking in the Litchfield Hills, and canoeing. In 1999, they moved to Heritage Village and continued to enjoy travels to exotic lands and wintering in warm places. Following Bill's death in 2011, Betsy moved to The Quadrangle in Haverford PA to be closer to family. Despite missing Bill greatly, Betsy continued to expand her horizons, traveling solo, organizing bridge games, exploring Phila., joining the iG, getting her ears pierced and even becoming a model. She loved going to Jennifer's concerts, visiting family and friends and walking her little dog, Tia. Betsy touched the lives of everyone she knew and will be missed. Private Services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Heart Assoc., 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214, in memory of Betsy and Bill King.
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American Heart Association
July 29, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Betsy and Tia
July 29, 2013
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