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Betty Guy
Betty Guy, an enthusiastic, charming, loving, and delightful San Francisco native and resident, known worldwide for her remarkable watercolor and pen & ink landscape and cityscape paintings, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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A friend from my employment on Capitol Hill with Vice President Humphrey's staff in 1968 gave me a Paris cityscape by Betty Guy titled "Rue de Chappe - Paris!" for a wedding gift February 1969. I have treasured it all these years. God bless you Betty Guy as your work has blessed the world. Helene Houston Hutchins 2018
Helene Hutchins
June 9, 2018
I am so wealthy to have met Ms Guy and purchased some of he European scenes/watercolors for my family
We will all cherish her works and have having the opportunity to visit w/ her in person
She was a talent and a character
Bless you, ms Guy
Love you, Gypsy and Fletcher Beggs
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I remembered her art from Gumps in late 60's and 70's and found her in 90's while in Palo Alto living there.
She was feisty but a real talent! Her art is treasured
Gypsy Beggs
September 13, 2017
I first met Betty in 1960 whilst youth Hostelling in Italy. We immediately struck up a friendship which lasted all her life. Our visits to San Francisco were, sadly, few & far between, but we did meet up when she came to London, & when I attempted to take up Watercolour painting as a hobby she was full of ideas. She gave & we bought several of her paintings which my husband & I treasure. I am so sad to hear of her death & send my condolences, late though they are, to her family.
Sylvia Ring
August 20, 2017
Betty was my landlady for 6 years (1979-85) at her place in Bernal Heights; we lived on the main floor of her house. She was so delightful and inspirational, and for years after I left her place for LA and beyond, we exchanged holiday cards. I was so happy I was able to spend time with her over tea a few years ago. We had a best visit, there in my old flat that she had moved into (as she had always planned). My heart goes out to all who loved her; she was a very special woman.
Teresa Book
December 25, 2016
When I stayed at B&B in Brighton I saw a wonderful watercolour painting on the wall: Brighton Palace Pier by Betty Guy. Overhwelming.I wrote down her address and just recently learned she passed away. So sorry! Wished I had met her.
Love and best wishes for her famely!
N.B.
Herewith the photo I made from the Pier she painted !
Guurtje Wink
October 1, 2016
Claudia Eshoo
August 17, 2016
I will forever miss Betty's wit and wisdom and the countless stories she told about her travels in and around Europe. My husband and I enjoyed taking Betty to lunch at Eric's and the museums she loved. One day in July of 2014 we had lunch together and when we went back to her home Betty had us look through the piles of paintings so we could choose a favorite for ourselves. The one we chose is a watercolor that was created on the morning of August 9, 1974, at the home of Thaddeus Crenshaw III, an American living in Paris at 25 Rue de Lille. We loved our choice and it is especially fitting that we were engaged in San Francisco on the day that it was completed and it was also my birthday. I didn't even realize the coincidence
until we read the date she had signed so many years before. Thank you Betty for making this world a more beautiful place.
Claudia
August 17, 2016
The last time we saw each other, in mid-July, Betty was full of love and life...I reminded her that it was she who gave me my very first birthday present (painted two months before my birth), a painting of a carousel in the Tuileries gardens in late fall.
She asked that I bring the painting to show her for our next visit, but it was not to be....Betty, I will now always feel your presence when I lose myself in your autumn of Paris.
Brian Zailian
August 6, 2016
Betty was a genuinely vibrant and beautiful person. Her friendship to my beloved aunts was one they cherished every moment of their lives. The world is a better place for Betty having been a part of it. My love to Betty's family and friends. Holding you all in my heart.
Laura Judd
August 5, 2016
I only learned of Betty's death today, the day of her funeral. I am grateful to have gotten the word and to be living close enough (1.5 hours away!) to hop in the car and make it there for the service and burial. It was an exquisite send off - thank you to those of you who gave voice to your experience of Betty. Each of you spoke an element of my knowing of her as well...she knew me my entire life and I felt myself among those "adopted" by her. A great light has gone out, for sure, and her eyes shine on in the many paintings of hers I'm honored to own and treasure.
If someone could post an email or snail mail address for a family member to whom a note can be sent, please do. My sister and I both would like to reach out further. Thank you and wishing the family grace and strength in the days and weeks ahead.
Taya Levine
August 2, 2016
Met my nieghbor Betty abt 35 yrs ago on Ripley St. & was taken by her Luv of life & swimming!'
Even after moving to Sebastopol we still kept in touch via fone & an occasional visit!!!
She also painted "Biew of SF fr Ripley" & gave it to me!!
Soooooo lucky to have know her!!!
Jim Kelly
August 2, 2016
Betty Guy was like a character from a novel. Her experience and exuberance for life was apparent the first moment you met her. We stayed with her in her beautiful house just before my first trip to Europe and I will always feel lucky to have shared that time with her and hear her stories, even though I was too young then to appreciate it as I do now. Her beautiful paintings are hung up on my wall and bring the beauty of San Francisco and my favorite city, Paris, into my life every day.
Jordan Fowler
August 1, 2016
What an honor it was to meet this special lady. Even almost moved in to her awesome home several years back. What an inspiration she is to those who choose to live lives that subvert the dominant paradigm. Her art is and will always be a spectacular, priceless part of her soul that she has gifted to the world. Bless her and her courageous heart. My sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Rayna Brand
July 30, 2016
Betty Guy was one of the most delightful people I have ever met. Being with her was pure joy. I met her many years ago through my dear friends Henrietta Harris and Joyce Jackson. We had lunches and dinners together and we always had tea and cake or cookies when I visited her in her home. Betty regaled us with fascinating stories of her life and her travels. She had seen the world, and she enjoyed sharing her experiences with others. Betty told me that she loved babies, and I loved sharing photos of my four grandbabies with her.
Betty's work, which is displayed in our San Francisco home and in the home of our son Chris and his wife Natalie in Washington, DC, is and always will be treasured by our family along with our fond memories of Betty.
--Brenda Drake
Brenda Drake
July 30, 2016
Betty was one of a wonderful kind. Over our 40 year friendship there were many joyful times and her cheerful persona will not be going way.
Suzanne Turley
July 30, 2016
Loved her. Love her beautiful artwork. I'm so fortunate to be surrounded by it at home. She was one of a kind!
Patricia Kristof Moy
July 29, 2016
Besides Betty's many art talents, she was a daily swimmer, for decades, and until quite recently, at our local Garfield pool.
Betty always arrived early, maybe by 6:30 AM and greeted Us, her swim buddies, in the women's locker room. From there, dressed in swimsuit, Betty progressed to the pool deck to size up the waters and chat with our beloved life guards. Next came Betty Guy's legendary morning ritual--the one forever etched in all our memories: Betty's determined stride to the far end of the pool, a short pause...and then Splash!... her perfect dive into the waters!
We early morning swimmers, with Betty, are like family, in our deeply bonded friendship. We have all missed her in these last few years, but Betty is always in our hearts. We love her, and always will. Us Fish are like just that...
Jane Willson
July 29, 2016
We have beautiful paintings of the San Francisco Opera house by Betty Guy at our desks. She will be missed.
July 28, 2016
We are all broken-hearted to hear of Betty's passing. Betty had an extended family here at San Francisco Opera and she is greatly missed. She will be happily remembered not only by the staff and crew of the Opera but the thousands of attendees who knew her work which was synonymous with the War Memorial Opera House. The sky itself could not compare to the colors in her paintings - what a wonderful artist.
Jay Stebley
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
A wonderful person never to be forgotten.
Fred Cain
July 28, 2016
My condolences. Betty Guy was an amazing lady and I feel priviledged to have met her. Rest in peace.
Paul Tortora
July 28, 2016
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