Search by Name

Search by Name

Elizabeth "Betty" Eger

1928 - 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Eger obituary, 1928-2022, Edgewater, MD

BORN

1928

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road

Edgewater, Maryland

Elizabeth Eger Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Eger, 94, a resident of Annapolis, MD for thirty years and previously of Silver Spring, MD died on Friday, September 30 at Ginger Cove Assisted Living. Born on September 18, 1928 in Lynn, MA, Betty enjoyed a lengthy career with the US Geological Survey and the Department of Health and Human Services. She was a parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church and was very active with the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, where she was a past president. Betty enjoyed volunteering and being a mother and grandmother. She was the beloved mother of Michael, John and Chuck Eger, Kendra Clemens, Marie Johnson and the late Deborah Shepard; grandmother of Scott and Brendon Shepard, Sam, Meredith and Amelia Clemens, Sarah and Kate Eger, Finn and Erin Eger, and T.J. and Taylor Johnson; great grandmother of Brooke and Blake Shepard and sister of Patricia McNamara. Friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Friday, October 7 at 10:30 am. Interment will take place in Arlington, MA. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Capital Gazette on Oct. 5, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Eger

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Tommy

October 5, 2022

Betty was a special lady to me not only an aunt, but my God mother. We had a million laughs and arguments through the years. I mostly remember the laughs we had at my home on Cape Cod. Rest in peace and you will certainly be missed in the Boston area.

Jean Woerner

October 5, 2022

Always a most gracious and friendly lady.
So very warm and friendly, Betty will be missed by all she touched

The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes

October 5, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Elizabeth Eger's name

Memorial Events
for Elizabeth Eger

Oct

6

Celebration of Life

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

Oct

7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church

620 N. Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD

Funeral services provided by:

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

How to support Elizabeth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Elizabeth Eger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more