Elizabeth Tower

Dear Tower Family--just found out that Betsy has passed away. Wow! I am so shocked. On my way back from Valdez and Cordova, AK while researching the history of my Great Grandfather George Cheever Hazelet and his partner Andrew Jackson Meals last year, Betsy and her wonderful husband John entertained me and Pat Krochina (Great grandson of AJ Meals) and his wife Janet over dinner at their lovely home. They were so gracious, energetic and fun to talk with. We will miss Betsy. I was hoping...

I just found out today of Betsy's passing while doing research at the Rasmuson Library. I mainly knew her as a historian. I have a deep interest in Alaska's political figures of years past. Cap Lathrop in particular has always fascinated me, and she and I talked on occasion about historical subjects. My condolences.

Dear Tower family,
I did not get the chance to get to know Betsy well. It was a real pleasure to rub shoulders with her at my folks Golden Wedding Anniversary week long event in Vt. I wish I had had more time to spend with her. I am looking forward to reading her books and getting to know her better through them. I believe her life is not over; it has just changed for the better. Heaven is probably the only location with better scenery than Alaska! I hope and pray that I will get...

We were so sorry to hear of Betsy's passing. She was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. We have all of her specially autographed books and enjoyed our discussions. She was still beating me at tennis just a few weeks ago. We will miss her very much. Sincerely, Margo and Howard Morgan

We are so sorry for your loss.

Dr. Tower hired me to assist her on the Hepatitis B project, and I got to see a genius at work. My deepest condolences to her family; she was a powerhouse of abilities.