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Elizabeth Cooper Terwilliger

Novato, California

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Elizabeth Cooper Terwilliger Environmental Educator Elizabeth Cooper Terwilliger, legendary naturalist and fondly known as Mrs. "T," passed away peacefully on November 27, 2006 at the Redwoods in Mill Valley at the age of 97. A familiar figure in her big straw hat, she introduced the love of...

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I taught 3rd grade in Berkeley "back in the day". Having Mrs. T. lead us on her amazing field trips was such a beautiful experience! I've been writing about my memories, and the times we had with her bring so much warmth to my heart. Thank you, Mrs. T....there is beauty that lives on on our memories of you. <3

Mrs. T....a legend, a blessing, a pricless gift to all whom she touched. Her inimitable teachings will always be with us.
God Bless....

What a great lady she was!
I remember her from the old days at Bel Air school in Tiburon (Mid 1960s?).
She made studying nature really fun and exciting.

I'm glad she had a full and LONG life!

Have fun on the next leg of your journey Mrs T!

Mrs Terwiller touced the hearts of every human being on earth whom ever met her. I can remember her coming to Lagunitas school in the 60's and us going to Autobaun Ranch for field trips. Now she gets to meet the man himself who created the birds and trees and bugs and collect her reward for all the good work she put forth here on earth. Mrs Terwilleger you are Gods very own zoo keeper. May God bless and keep you forever in his heart. Thankyou for what you gave everyone.
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Dear Mrs.T.

You enhanced our girls' understanding of the Marin Outdoors and it's surroundings!

You showed us what a beautiful area we truly live in. Thank you that for
educating us about the beautiful outdoors that we are so lucky to have here in Marin.
You were were a wealth of information and helped us understand
how lucky we are to live in such a a wonderful environment. We will miss you forever!
Thank you for giving so much of yourself to us and to our...

Thank you, Mrs. T. You showed me many things, but the most striking memory is of the "Green Flowers" on the road to Muir Beach, one day in 1959.

I was blessed to go on my first hike with Mrs. T over 35 years ago at the age of 4 with Millbrae Nursery School. My mom reminds me I said that she was the lady running through the weeds. As a Girl Scout in San Mateo, my troop from the Highlands, enjoyed countless hikes with her which are memories I have and will always cherish. She taught us all lessons and gave us experiences and an appreciation for animals and nature I never would have had otherwise. We were always in complete awe at how...

Will see you all in Jan.
Mike