Gladys E. Beckwith Ph.D.

Gladys and I joined Michigan State University's Department of American Thought and Language in Fall 1965. I got to know her well after another department member and Director of MSU's Women's Studies Program, Joyce Ruddell Ladenson, recruited me to teach in the program. For almost a decade, until I retired, Gladys supported my work, in addition to all her well-known local, state, and national efforts in support of women's rights. As the lone male in the Program, I have long been grateful...

I was sorry to just hear about Gladys. She was a real force of nature and a true friend to my cousin Louise Sause. It was an honor to know her.

I was not fortunate enough to know Gladys but I can vouch that she helped craft one truly amazing daughter!!! and that is life's most important accomplishment isn't it...

Wow! What a wonder productive life this talented and energetic woman lived. Her footprints will be hard to fill as she leaves a huge legacy of service and accomplishments.. and leaving Lansing a better place for women and children. Thank you for this wonderful tribute to this great woman. Heaven's gain for sure!!

I never met the lady but after reading her obituary I just had to comment. What she accomplished certainly wasn’t easy considering the times she lived through. What a well lived life!