Elizabeth Broughton Shafer

I miss you so very much. Wish you could see your beautiful granddaughters. Love you, Aunt Dawn

Please accept my deepest sympathies to all of Betsy's family and friends. It was an honor getting to know Betsy and Roger during all the times they proudly watched their super talented son Ben play his fiddle as part of our humble little quartet. She always exuded such warmth and kindness to us all at every single gathering as though we too, were family. I am ever grateful to have had this connection and wish for peace for all of her loved ones.

I met Betsy at a memoir writing class a few years ago. As much as she put brush to canvas, she somehow painted pictures with words as well. I once told her I wished I could sit in a comfortable chair with a cup of tea and listen to her wonderful stories. Her love for nature, for Shep, for self-discovery was on full display. I can only imagine the loss now felt by those who loved her beyond these obvious talents, those who'll miss her love and care . . . my heart goes out to those people most...

I was part of Betsy's online group of PBWHIPS that Georgie Kelley mentioned here. Georgie said it all for me. Though we never met in person, I considered her a dear and supportive friend. She was truly a special beautiful woman. My prayers are with your family. May she rest in peace.

Betsy has been a sweet friend of mine for many years she always cheered us on at running races especially Tarzan Brown and she loved when her son Charlie and I would run together. love to the whole family blessings and my prayers. ❤

Charlie and Casey,

I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Karen Gagnon

Betsy was a strong influence on my life. She introduced me to homeopathy and a homeopathic veterinarian. I was lucky to meet her several months ago and we spent a little time catching up. I feel sad to learn of her passing. May her memory be eternal. Hugs to her family, animals and friends.

Betsy was my dear friend, even though we never met in person. We met on a message board for thyroid disease and later formed our own private group of six close pals, the PBWHIPS. That was some 20 years ago, and in those years we shared our lives with each other- kids, husbands, jobs, hobbies, beloved pets, in-laws, etc- so much more than the condition we shared. Betsy and I had just talked a couple of days before about how we wanted to get us all together for a girls'weekend, and how much...

I knew Betsy just from school, and later through social media, but she was one of the kindest, gentlest, most intelligent and caring people I've known. I offer my sincere condolences to her family, friends, community and her beloved pups. Rest easy, Betsy.