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Edith Eliza Van Hollen
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EDITH ELIZA VAN HOLLEN
Of Washington DC, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Beloved wife of 54 years of Christopher Van Hollen; loving mother of Chris, Caroline, and Cecilia Van Hollen. She is also survived by her brother Ron Farnsworth; and five grandchildren. Eliza was the daughter of the late Charles W. Farnsworth and Caroline W. Farnsworth of Concord, MA. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 24 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 6701 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Eliza's name may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure (a breast cancer research and advocacy organization) by phone: 1-888-888-3317, or by mail: 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250; Dallas, TX 75244; or to the Vermont Land Trust (a land conservation organization) by phone: 1-800-639-1709, or by mail: 8 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05602.
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Rotraut Bockstahler
March 4, 2007
Dear Mr. Van Hollen and Family, I personally express my condolences to you and your family. Your dear mother must have been very proud of your achievements in representing the will of people for peace and justice before the world. In her memory, Thank you.
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