Shorewood, Wisconsin
Nov 8, 1947 – Feb 21, 2015 (Age 67)
Purintun, Ann-Elizabeth "Betsy"
A 3-year resident of EastCastle Place in Milwaukee, WI, died Saturday, February 21 at the age of 67. Born November 8, 1947 in New Haven, CT, to the late Orin and Elizabeth (Nee Thorson) Purintun. Raised in Milwaukee and Shorewood, WI, Betsy attended Downer Seminary and graduated from Shorewood High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Wellesley College in 1969. She subsequently studied at the University of Pennsylvania graduate school, where she was awarded an M. Phil. degree in Religious Philosophy. Switching careers, she then attended Yale Law School, earning her J.D. degree in 1982. She joined the New York law firm of Kronish, Lieb, Weiner, & Hellman (later Cooley LLP), becoming a member of the tax department. She spent her career there, residing in Manhattan, until retiring in 2011. She was an active member of the New York State Bar Association and a board member of the Yale Law School Fund. She is survived by a sister, Teresa, of Chicago, IL, and a brother, Alan, of Shorewood, WI, as well as three nieces, a nephew, and other relatives and friends. A private family service has been held.
On this anniversary of Betsy's death, I would like to say how much the Class of 1969 will miss her at our 50th Reunion in June. She was such an important part of our class. We will honor her memory when we get together for our reunion.
Nancy Wanderer
February 21, 2019 | Falmouth, ME | Classmate
Learned of the very sad news of Betsy's death in reading about plans for the 50th reunion of the Shorewood High School class of 1965. I had not seen Betsy since we graduated. She was my successor as editor of the school paper, the Ripples. Her brilliance was evident to all of us then. I am not surprised that she worked at the apex of the legal profession in New York. I am shocked and saddened to learn of her death and send my condolences to you all.
Jeffrey Herf
August 18, 2015 | Silver Spring, MD
In loving memories of a wonderful person who will be missed, as she rest in peace, find comfort in prayers to the father, memories, and the support of all
Sandra
March 07, 2015
I was a classmate of Betsy's at Wellesley. I am so sorry to hear that she is no longer with us. She was such a bright light and a beloved member of our class.
Nancy Wanderer
March 01, 2015 | Falmouth, ME
So sorry to learn today of Betsy's death. We were both Bible majors at Wellesley--what a brilliant, insightful woman she was even when we were so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christine Howe
March 01, 2015 | Peterborough, NH
