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1931
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2015
BETTY EDELSON Obituary
BETTY GOOD EDELSON
On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Betty Good Edelson of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Burton I. Edelson. Devoted mother of Stephen (Margaret), John (Carmen) and Daniel (Vivian). Sister of the late Henry Good. Grandmother of Rachel, Kate, Ariana, Rose, David and William. Aunt of Ruth and Joan, Geoffrey, David, Andrew and Joshua. A Memorial Service was held Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20016-3741. The family will receive friends and visitors at her residence from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today, January 3, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, January 4. There will be a private burial to take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family requests that memorial contributions in Betty Good Edelson's name may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Ruth Pritchard-Kelly
January 18, 2015
I am truly sorry I didn't see the notice about Betty; I felt so fondly of her and Burt, and her passing is another hard loss for us all. Betty and Burt were among my parents' closest friends (Bill & Kathy Pritchard), and Betty was so kind to me when my own parents died. She will be deeply missed.
Susan Willens
January 9, 2015
Since I arrived in Washington a half-century ago, Betty was my warm companion. We took the first-ever ride on the Metro together, went to League of Women Voters meetings, walked and talked together. In recent years, it was lunches, the Smithsonian Craft Fairs, and book talks.
For joy in her friends, deep thoughts, love of England and beautiful things and her wonderful sons, Betty never failed.
The world is a dull place without her.
January 3, 2015
Decades ago we were the fortunate neighbors of Betty and Burt and their wonderful sons. We are grateful for that joy and share the sadness of her entire family. Tom and Ellen Ehrlich
January 3, 2015
Betty and I were friends from childshood. Her Mom and Dad and my parents were friends for years. We both went to Park School, but she graduated several years before I did. We moved to Denver 43 years ago and I lost touch with many old friends. She was a beautiful young girl and a beautiful woman and all who knew her will mourn.
Betty StrasburgerSerotta
January 3, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Devoted Mother. May your Treasured Memories shine through your sorrow. May the God of All Comfort who gives us Hope @ Gen 23:2,18-19; Lu 23:43; Ps 37:9-11,29 be with you during this difficult time.
Paul Schrantz
January 3, 2015
Betty and Dr. Burt Edelson were both part of the History of Comsat Labs. They shared an amazing life of service to our Nation, the US Navy, Comsat, NASA and GWU.
January 3, 2015
Betty, my beloved friend and fellow "Tuesday morning docent" at NMWA for many years will be sincerely missed. My sincere condolences to her family. Marilyn Stiles
January 2, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Edelson family.
Betty was our friend, neighbor at Chase Point and fellow poker aficionado.
She will be fondly remembered.
Phyllis and Richard Levy
Lori Brubaker Morales
January 2, 2015
I have been on the staff at the NMWA for 17 years. Your mother was a dedicated volunteer, we were fortunate to have her as part of the museum family. I enjoyed our weekly visits. May you feel peace at this time of sadness and loss.
Momtaz & Nabila Wassef
January 1, 2015
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of beloved Betty. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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