Elisabeth "Betty" Huntingdon Chase Odum

I taught Biology and Environmental Science at Santa Fe for several years. Betty was always a thoughtful mentor and an example of instructor excellence. She was lively and cheerful. The classes I took under H.T. continue to provide focus on the interconnectiveness of planetary functions. Another strand in the web has been lost.

My feelings. Thank you Elisabeth for your important legacy!

Betty was my mentor for many years at SF and lead several study abroad trips with me. We had lunch together every Friday with Bliz and Carl Feldherr, also for many years, but the last time I saw her was before COVID hit town. She was a wonderful person; So full of life! She will be sorely missed!

We love you Betty, your hard work and enthusiasm were inspirational. RIP.

Betty was a fantastic mentor to this "new kid" on the block at Santa Fe when I arrived there as the new biology faculty some 20 plus years ago. She was a tireless advocate for students and always was willing to come to my classes to teach them (and me) some "BASIC" modeling she had been so instrumental in designing with students in mind. Santa Fe was so lucky to have her. I was lucky to have learned so much from her and experience her tenacity.

Betty served for years on the board of directors of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute. We remember her as a loving companion for Dr. Odum, as an excellent environmental educator at Santa Fe Community College, and as a dear friend of the natural world and Florida's springs. She will be sorely missed from the Earth but welcomed with loving arms in the eternal life ever after.