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BRYAN ELIZABETH HETLEY BRYAN (Age 48) On April 17, Elizabeth Hetley Bryan, age 48, beloved wife of Peter Michael, mother of Andrew, Stephen and William, daughter of George and Carolyn Hetley, and sister of Thomas Hetley and his wife Renee. A visitation will be held at FAIRFAX MEMORIAL, 9902 Braddock Rd, Fairfax VA 22032 on Wednesday April 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Rd, Burke VA on Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 1 Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore MD 21201. Donations are asked to be directed to Melanoma Research. www.fmfh.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 21, 2009.

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molly gray

May 20, 2009

I am saddened to hear of our loss of Beth. I enjoyed working with her at the OHES PTA and the Orange Hunt Swim Club. She will be missed. Her and her family are in our prayers.
Molly Gray and Family- San Antonio, TX

KEN DICESARE

May 1, 2009

I so enjoyed my time with Beth at the Mini Meets. Her way with the kids was exceptional.

Jim Thompson

May 1, 2009

I am so sorry for you loss. It is a terrible pain to lose a beloved family member. I hope you find comfort in the many wonderful memories of her. Those you have and those that others tell.

Kerri Butler

April 30, 2009

What a great angel Beth will make!! She was so positive, happy, full of life and loving. She will always be remembered, as she touched so many lives. God bless her family at this very difficult time.

April 23, 2009

Beth....one of the nicest people I have ever met. I very recently spent a few minutes with her, by freak chance, at a college swim meet and was reminded of how much I enjoyed her during our NVSL days and what a genuinely kind woman she was.

Cathy Fimian (Dunn Loring)

Benjamin

April 23, 2009

Mrs Bryan was my Kindergarten teacher. Everyday she would smile and say "good morning" to me. I will miss her.

Laura Clapsaddle

April 23, 2009

Our beautiful, sweet Beth...
She seemed to have everything she wanted from life--her wonderful husband, handsome boys, cherished friends. I'm so blessed to have known her, and I will carry her memory (and lesson) with me throughout my life. God Bless you Mike, Andrew, Stephen and William--she was one in a million.

April 23, 2009

God Bless you and please know that Beth is in heaven guiding you.

Jonas Murphy

April 22, 2009

Coach Beth was an awesome swim coach. She was funny and kind. I will miss her and pray for her family.

Debby McKenzie

April 22, 2009

I first met Beth when our sons Stephen and John were racing against each other in the NVSL All Stars. We stood together cheering for the boys as they duked it out to the end. We just two short months ago were standing together cheering at the High School District Championships as my son duked it out in the 200 Free. Beth was a wonderful woman
who always had a kind word to say. I shall miss my cheering buddy and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. God Bless you all.

Mary-Alice Shiflette

April 22, 2009

I will always remember Beth's smiling face whenever I saw her at school. We had many discussions and shared "notes" with each other about the joys of raising teenagers! We had many laughs! She was a loving and caring person and a super mom. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jane Chelena

April 22, 2009

Beth was a woman of many talents-compassionate teacher, encouraging coach, caring wife and mother, good friend, and a faith filled woman. My prayers go out to Mike, Andrew, Stephen, William and all of you who were Beth's friends.

Stephanie Jones

April 22, 2009

Beth was fun and full of energy. My best memories of Beth are when she would come down to pick up the kids and dance to the music playing in the gym and her love of Field Day. My prayers are with your family.

April 21, 2009

I am not sure any of us will ever be able to jump in a pool without thinking of our dear friend Beth. She made a splash both in the pool as well as out of the pool with her enthusiastic and fun loving personality.

Beth had a way with making each and everyone person she came near feel special.

I want to thank the Bryan family for sharing Beth with all of us. It is from her that I have learned that family and friends are what really matters in life.

I will never forget my very special friend.
Love and Blessing,
Jane Cunningham

Janet Nichols

April 21, 2009

Beth was a wonderful person. She was always full of joy and had a big smile on her face. I will always hear her say, "Hi girlfriend!", which was followed by a big hug. She gave help and encouragement to all. Beth was a loving mother and wife; she loved her boys and her husband so very much. I will miss her so, but I will carry her enthusiasm and her smile with me always.

April 21, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Beth - we kept her in our prayers over these last difficult months and will continue to keep her family in our prayers. Our neighborhood and OHSC have lost a valuable friend.
May her memory be eternal.
Diane Gatsis Havinga

Kim Krogh

April 21, 2009

On the days I saw Beth, she was always a highlight in my day. Always smiling, full of energy and always laughing with me. Beth is a friend I will remember forever. I will miss you my friend! Mike, Andrew, Stephen and William - May God bless you all and give you the strength you need to support each other now and in the future.

April 21, 2009

Beth had such a big heart and was a wonderful person. The world will miss her. She was loved by many and will live in our hearts forever.

Karen Ehrhard

April 21, 2009

Our world has lost a bright, happy and wonderful person in Beth. Her joy, her smile, her energy and her laugh will be missed. God bless her family and keep her memory alive in our hearts forever.

Kathleen Powers

April 21, 2009

Beth was a great friend and co-worker, both with the Orange Hunt PTA and at Keene Mill. I will miss her lovely smile and her beautiful blue eyes which always seemed to sparkle.
My heart goes out to her great family. You are in my prayers.

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