Albany, New York
ALBANY Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Owens, 52, of Albany, died peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2003 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness. She was born in Middletown, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth Anne Mandell Kaplenk. Betsy was a graduate of SUNY Oswego...
Read MoreI just found out that you passed away years later. You changed my life and I am the woman I am today because of your help. You are the only person I was ever able to be open with and you help me heal. I am so sad inside to hear you have passed. Until we meet again
Jackie giambra
December 29, 2020
Mom,
You have been gone for one year, one week, and a day. I miss you more than words could ever explain. You were more than my mother, you were my best friend. You always inspired me in so many ways. How you fit everything you did into a 24 hour day, I don't understand. I only hope that I can be at least half the person you were, because you were honestly the most amazing woman I have ever met. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, not a day goes by that I don't miss you and...
Marissa Owens
April 01, 2004 | Albany, NY
To Betsy's family:
Betsy made so many contributions that continue to make life meaningful to others, including the membership of Adirondack District Masters, which has added much joy and meaning to my life. She has made a difference of which you can be proud. Thank you Betsy.
Doug Koop
Kingston
Douglas Koop
April 21, 2003 | Kingston, NY
i swam with betsy for two years while i lived in albany and she always had a good sense of humor and was easy to talk to since i am very focused and introverted, she was always early for the masters workout at the albany ymca and was very interested in improving the adms and the turnout at meets and practice. She was a great person, and will be missed terribly by all who knew her and wherever she has gone she will be swimming!
scott suba
April 21, 2003 | Deerfield, NY
Dear John, I remember Betsy as always being there when I had difficulties. I will miss Betsy. Love, Verna
Verna Engstrom-Heg
April 21, 2003 | Oneonta, NY
Although I only swam with Betsy briefly at the Albany Y, she was a great inspiration and friend.
Nancy Dearstyne
April 21, 2003 | Delmar, NY
Dear John & Daughters,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Betsy. I've swam with Betsy for many years and she was a great friend that will be missed.
Sincerely Yours,
Steve and Lisa Kolis
Steve Kolis
April 01, 2003 | Windsor (Pittsfield), MA
Betsy was an inspiration to me as a social worker and private practitioner. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers to John and her two daughters.
Carol Seacord
March 30, 2003 | Grand Rapids, MI
Thank you for all of your help, support and encouragement.
Love,
Nancy & Keith
Nancy & Keith Gunner
March 30, 2003 | Delmar, NY
