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Elizabeth Begeal Obituary
of Johnson City
Elizabeth "Betty" Begeal, 88, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Leon and Mary Avery; and a brother, Raymond Avery. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Donald Begeal, Johnson City; her children, Thomas Begeal, Concord, N.H., Mary Jason and husband Thomas Hardie, Binghamton, Michael Begeal and his wife, Mari, Binghamton, Susin Watson and husband, Gregory, Bourbon, Ind. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Holly (Aaron) Feldman, Timothy Begeal, Sean and Amy Cullen, Michael Jason, Amberleigh (Paul) Sternquist, Matthew and Kristi Begeal, and Jonah Watson. Also six great-grandchildren, Brock and Gavin Cullen, Joshua Begeal, Evan Sternquist, Kaitlin and Olivia Feldman. She is also survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Jeanne Begeal, Ariz.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Florence and Ralph Ball, Ariz., Carolyn and Ed Evans, Ariz., Martha Ellis, Fla., Doris Coleman, Colo., and Elgie and Joe Kicsak, Johnson City. She is also survived by nephew and niece, Robert Avery, Tex., and Cheryl Robinson, Fla. Betty was a charter member of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Johnson City. Betty was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 10:30 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 13 Cenacle Plaza, Johnson City, N.Y. 13790, or a charity of one's own choice, in Elizabeth "Betty" Begeal's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Begeal
Doris Coleman
December 15, 2007
Dear Don and Family,
I am so sorry and wish I could be there to give you a BIG HUG . The loss of a life partner is difficult to bear.
We will remember with fondest your trips to Colorado. The trips to Estes Park and others, was a fun time for all. Betty will be missed by many ,including Bob,Christine and me.
Don, I hope that your memories and other's remembrance of her will help you thru this time of trial.
Much Love to all.
Doris
Bob & Christine
Christopher Begeal
December 8, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss, miss seeing all of you at the reunion.
William (Bill) Susan and Phillip Begeal
Gloucester, MA
Marion
November 30, 2007
Dear Uncle Don:
As everyone else in the family as well as friends, my heart breaks for you of the loss of your beautiful Betty. She blessed all of us. Because she was a beautiful/real lady, she will forever be remembered in our hearts. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Marion
Melanie Zemberi
November 21, 2007
Uncle Don,
I'm sorry to hear the news about Aunt Betty. The two of you have had a wonderful life together. Many memories, an abundance of love and understanding, the two of you were an inspiration to us all. I wish I could be there to comfort you the way you did me when my dad passed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Aunt Betty will be greatly missed. Love, Melanie, Denise, Pierce and Bryce
David and Jeanne, Kim and Betty Begeal
November 21, 2007
Dear Don and Family,
It is our prayer that the God of comfort who comforts us in all our tribulations will help you during this difficult time.
We have fond memories of the family get-togethers we spent with you and Betty.
All our love.
Brian D. Greene Jr.
November 20, 2007
Mr Begeal, it is with the utmost sympathy that I offer to you my condolences during this time of mourning.
Peggy Lawrence-Koffman
November 20, 2007
Sue, I just saw today(Tuesday) that your Mom passed, I'm so sorry. I have been thinking of you lately and wanted to get in touch, heard that you had moved. My Dad and son, Kalon both died last year, so I know the pain you are going through. I hope we can get together sometime. Take care, Peggy
James Tokos
November 19, 2007
Dear Uncle Don,
We were very sorry to hear the news about Aunt Betty. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
James, Martha, Matthew and Michael Tokos
Gail & Brian Greene
November 19, 2007
Dear Mr Begeal and family are thoughts and prayers are with you in
this time of grief.
Nick Panko
November 19, 2007
Don ~ I was very surprised to read the obit about your wife Betty! Only that same afternoon, when I sat in your booth at the Great China Buffet, did we share so much information about your family, grand children and great-grandkids galore. Something made me sit and talk with you both, for some time, and I am glad I did! I will contact you someday soon, you will have your hands full of things to do, around the house and all, plus other things everyone goes through with the passind of a wife or husband. Me and you and your son Mike go back in time over 35 years now. My prayers for Betty's soul will continue to be said daily for some time. That is the teaching of my faith. God Bless and Keep you and family.
John Bertoni
November 19, 2007
Don and Family, my condolences to you all in this time of loss.
Florence Ball
November 18, 2007
Dear Don and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Be comforted in the thought that Betty is having a grand reunion with her parents and brother Ray in heaven. We will miss her and always remember her as a loving, thoughtful, and caring person whose life was very much worthwhile.
Our love and heartfelt hugs to all.
Florence and Ralph Ball
and nephew Steven L. Tokos
Nancy & Jonathan Boreham
November 18, 2007
Dear Uncle Don
I have learned from Mom about the passing of Aunt Betty and I want you to know how very sorry I am to learn about your loss. I know you celebrated your 60th wedding September 15 two years ago - just when Jonathan and I started our marriage. It's nice to be newly weds but sad that marrying late in life, Jonathan & I will never have the years together that you have had with Betty. Is it okay to envy you ? I do. It's a sad time right now, but I want you to know, you were both blessed to be together so many years. Life's been good to you.
God bless,
love
Nancy and Jonathan
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