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SINGH--Elizabeth Yeh. The entire Barnard College community is deeply saddened by the death of our treasured trustee Elizabeth Yeh Singh. Ever curious, vibrant, and in love with New York, Liz graduated from Barnard in 1988 and returned to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees in 2006. She was an active and energetic member of several committees and took great pleasure in her position as chair of the committee on student life. Sincere condolences are offered to her husband Ravi, their adored daughter Maya, and her entire family. Anna Quindlen, Chair of the Board Judith Shapiro, President

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 29, 2008.

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Theresa Menders

March 22, 2008

To the Yeh and Singh families -

No words can adequately express the sadness I feel upon hearing the news of Elizabeth's passing. I knew Elizabeth through my dear friends Alicia and Brian. She always showed me such warmth and kindness whenever we met. She was truly a wonderful and unique woman. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.

With love,

Theresa Menders

Craig and Nancy Hershoff

March 15, 2008

Dear Lydia and Dr. Yeh,

We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your lovely daughter. Elizabeth was a beautiful, talented, and genuinely warm person. She achieved much in her life and made a positive imipact on the world. She is greatly missed, but the fond memory of her lives on.

Craig and Nancy

Julissa,Pierina,Roxanne,Sofhia Demorizi

March 13, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

melida demorizi

March 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Minalie Chen

March 12, 2008

To the Yeh and Singh
families, I met Liz only a
few times and she struck me
as such a genuine, warm,
honest and loving person.
When I ran into her at the
China Institute benefit
recently, we
warmly reacquainted and said
we should get together soon
and we were both excited
about finally moving into
our new apartments in the
same neighborhood. I could
tell she was someone so real
and wonderful and looked
forward to getting to know
her better. My deepest
sympathies to her family and
friends for this
unimaginably sad loss.
Minalie Chen Hsieh

Joanne Mariner

March 5, 2008

I knew Elizabeth in college: she was so fun, so exuberant, so sparkling and full of life, it's very difficult to imagine that she is no longer with us. My deepest sympathy to her family.

David Liem

March 5, 2008

I had the pleasure to sit and talk to your daughter at Patrick's and Wendy's reception. She is a very unique and talented individual. May God bless your entire family.

Lynette Swann

March 4, 2008

There simply are no words that can express our sorrow over the passing of beautiful Liz. I pray everyone will be able to feel the prayers and love being sent to both families. Our hearts ache for all of you. Dr. Yeh, you have helped heal so many hearts, if only we could do something to help you heal yours and all the people who love and miss her.
Keeping you in our prayers,
God Bless,
Lynette and Norma Swann
and Quana Swann Sibley

Millie Thomas

March 3, 2008

We loved Liz...she was the best thing that ever happened to Ravi. We will not let Maya forget her super vivacious mom who loved her so much. She wanted all food for Maya to be fresh because that is what Liz learned from her mom. What an elaborate cake maker-the Dora cake for Maya's 4th birthday was amazing! Liz was pure joy and we all miss her.

Cheryl Ann Babcock

March 3, 2008

Dear Dr and Mrs Yeh,

I just wanted to offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious daughter Liz. Regretfully, I never had the chance to get together with her on my many trips to NYC to visit my daughter and her family.
I am in Atlanta at the Sheperd Center now with my husbands familly due to a spinal cord injury my 16 year old newphew suffered recently and was so very sorry to hear the news when Lynette informed me.
I just wanted you to know that we're thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Fondly,
Cheryl Ann Babcock

LILLIAM LIMIA

March 3, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mercedes Irimia

March 3, 2008

Having known Dr. and Mrs. Yeh and their family for more that 20 years, I am deeply saddened by the passing of this beautiful, young woman. I can only imagine the overwhelming grief of those who loved her most. My deepest sympathy to Mrs Yeh, Dr Yeh, Brian and William, to her husband Ravi and their beautiful daughter Maya. You all have been, and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Simon Kessell

March 2, 2008

Maya and Ravi's loss is unimaginable and heart-breaking for anyone who had but the briefest contact with Liz.

Ravi, I wish you strength in this terrible time and know that your daughter will always feel the warm joyful love of her mother.

Michael Kaminer

March 2, 2008

Elizabeth and I met in 1984 -- my freshman year at Columbia, hers at Barnard. We hit it off immediately, united by an ability to laugh at everything and everybody while still taking our academic work sort of seriously. One of my fondest memories is standing on Hudson St. after a night at Area with Liz, both of us asking passers-by for a dollar so we could cab it back up to Columbia. Liz -- or "Riz", as she signed her notes to me -- was fearless, funny, and very, very smart. I regret that we lost touch a few years ago, and I'm heartbroken to hear of her passing. My sympathies to her husband, daughter, and family. Please remember how much joy she brought to others. Yours, Michael Kaminer/New York, NY

Lisa Robinson (Goodman)

March 1, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Elizabeth's family and friends. Way back when, we started Kindergarten together at Coral Reef and bumped into each other over the years. I'll always remember her smile, laughter and Kindergarten photo with sincere fondness. I'm so sorry to hear of this news.

Debi L Russell

March 1, 2008

There are no words that can truly express the sentiment of the loss of a loved one. If anything, knowing that you have the thoughts and prayers and support of others may help and may you find comfort in Elizabeth's loving memories.

Gabriela Montero

March 1, 2008

I remember Elizabeth so well from my years in Miami...I then saw her a couple of years ago and was reminded of her wonderful smile and spirit..

I send her family and friends my deepest sympathies...She was loved by many and I too will remember her with joy..

Donald Paul

March 1, 2008

It is with an overwhelming sense of of loss and regret to hear of Elizabeth's passing. Elizabeth was one of those rare individuals who radiated her beauty and spirit inside and out. I never saw her without a smile and twinkle in her eyes. Over the years, as a best friend of my daughter, Stephanie, I watched her grow into a beautiful, incredibly accomplished, yet self-effacing woman.
She was loved, and will be missed, by all who knew her.

Arvind Raghunathan

March 1, 2008

We want to express our deep sorrow at the passing away of Elizabeth. We met Elizabeth only once, but were looking forward to getting to know her better having heard so much about her from mutual friends. It was heartbreaking to be at the service this morning—our deepest condolences to both families. Please know that our thoughts are with you.


Arvind and Bonnie Raghunathan

stephanie young

March 1, 2008

Our thoughts are with family and friends.
Arthur and Stephanie Young

Carol Meyer

February 29, 2008

Our family knew Elizabeth through one of her closest and dearest friends, Stephanie Doscher. We remember her always having something kind to say and with that big glowing smile. Our hearts go out to her family and friends and we pray that they find solace in their memories.

Wendy Reyes

February 29, 2008

I'm so sorry for the lost in the family. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Wendy Reyes

February 29, 2008

I'm so sorrie for the lost in the family. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Allison Gandhi

February 29, 2008

I am so incredibly saddened by this news. In the short time that I knew Elizabeth, I truly enjoyed her infectious smile, fun energy, and generous spirit. I know that she will be greatly missed. Although I am unable to attend the funeral, please know that my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Ravi, Maya and the rest of the family.

Erica Booth

February 29, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss to the family and the world. My deepest simpathy and prayers to the family.

Reva Feinstein

February 29, 2008

Elizabeth was an amazing, lively, smart and insightful woman....and it was always so much fun to spend time with her. And inevitably involved the chance to eat something tasty... Ravi and Maya and all of Liz's family are very much in my thoughts.

Glenys Reyes

February 29, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Sandy and Kevin Gallagher

February 29, 2008

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our prayers.

Lisa Runde

February 28, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the families. You are all in my prayers.

Sherry and Jack Walton

February 28, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathy and love to the Yeh and Singh familes. Elizabeth was so incredible, accomplished, and always contributed greatly to her family and humanity. I will remember her bubbly personality and devotion and love for her family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Yeh and Singh families.

David Sankey

February 28, 2008

I would like to send my condolences to the families. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Anything our family can do to help please ask.

Shelley and Barry Greenberg

February 28, 2008

With great sadness and shock we offer our heartfelt sympathy and love to the family. We who knew Elizabeth personally always thought she was the most dyanamic multi-faceted woman we had ever met. She worked to make everything better. We will always miss her bubbly personality, kindness, humanity and love.

Kyung Yoon

February 28, 2008

Elizabeth was pure spunky joy to be around. She radiated warmth, fun and fearlessness, whether in the kitchen or on the karaoke floor. The last time we saw her was just a couple weeks ago when we celebrated the Lunar New Year at the China Institute gala, followed up with singing our hearts out in a Koreatown karaoke bar until 1:30am. Our throats were hoarse but none of us wanted to stop, least of all Liz. It breaks our hearts to think we will never hear her beautiful voice again. We feel so blessed to have been touched by Elizabeth's presence in our lives. We will miss her terribly and our hearts and prayers go out to Maya, Ravi, Elizabeth's parents, siblings and the rest of her family.
With deepest condolences, Kyung Yoon and George Wang

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