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2021
Betty Elder Obituary
83, of Canton, Ohio, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico and Key Biscayne, Florida died peacefully February 6, 2021. Born in Canton, Ohio to Dr. David H. Bachtel and Eileen Bachtel.
She is survived by husband John Elder of Coral Gables, Florida, sister Lee Bachtel, daughters Bridget Elder (Ken Milman) of Bennington, Vermont and Melanie Elder (Enrique D'Apremont) of Coconut Grove, Florida, grandchildren Briana Milman, Eileen Milman, Paul Milman, Denisse D'Apremont, Nicolas D'Apremont, and their spouses/partners, great grandchildren Fiona Bee, Isidora, Bruno and Pascual, other family and many friends.
She will be missed and remembered for her gracious hospitality, artistic endeavors, community involvement, sense of adventure and enthusiasm for the arts and other cultures.
Due to Covid-19 no service will be held, instead there will be a virtual memorial at www.mykeeper.com/profile/BettyElder.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anami
February 27, 2021
I have fond memories of Betty Elder from Costa Rica in the 70’s.
The art on the walls in her home was so tasteful. (My brother still has one or two beautiful pieces he acquired from the elder Elders when they moved away from CR.)
The photos of the girls were also beautifully laid out and framed. Betty had an eye. There was a cute one of Mel holding a rock over her head - which she didn’t like at all. I couldn’t understand why. She explained that moments after the picture was taken, she dropped the rock on her head!
Betty and my mother were good friends in that little expat community in CR. They were both cast in a play put on by the Little Theatre Group. I don’t remember the name of it - but I do remember the enthusiasm we all had for the theatre. Side bar: I will never forget John as Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown – and the night he fell off the stage from acting too realistically like a dog.
I think fondly of the Elder family then and now. The daughters were lucky to be able to spend time with their parents later in life, living nearby. Love to you all.
Denisse
February 16, 2021
Preciosa mujer, encantadora, tuve el placer de conocerla, aunque estuve muy poco tiempo compartiendo, la llevo en mi corazón, hermosa por dentro y por fuera abrazos a la familia entera
February 15, 2021
May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Melanie Elder
February 14, 2021
In lieu of flowers, please see charitable organization donation information on www.mykeeper.com/profile/BettyElder
February 13, 2021
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
February 13, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss May you find comfort and peace and hope through this difficult time
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