ELIZABETH WEYERHAEUSER
ELIZABETH WEYERHAEUSER
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Nalani Blaisdell
April 29, 2014
To Betsy's children: Your mother will always be remembered as kind, gracious and vivacious. She brought a sparkle to life at Eliot House.
She will be missed by all of us who were fortunate have known her.
Douglas B
January 23, 2014
Dear David
I was sad to hear of your and our loss of Betsy. May happy moments of her preserve you. All sympathy and prayers to you and her wonderful family and her great children.
Douglas
Hema Gunasekaran
January 13, 2014
Dear David,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss of Betsy. While I did not know her extremely well, I always will remember her presence at all the school events with a warm smile and her kind words for me. Of course, I see the great qualities that everyone has mentioned about Betsy in Charlie's personality. May be he gets his 1,000 watt smile from his mother. Based on the comments about Charlie that I have heard from my son Rishabh over the last four years (“Mama, even Charlie could not do it!”), I am sure that Betsy will live a long long time through her children.
Despite how it feels now, having gone through similar circumstances, I know that all four of you will find tremendous strength within yourself - through faith, memories of Betsy, support of friends and family - to take care of yourself as well as each other. Slowly one day happy memories will take over the sad ones – I pray that day comes really soon.
I asked Rishabh if he has any advice. His response after deep thinking “Charlie will be fine mama. Of course, he will be sad sometimes. His dad is awesome. His brother and sister are awesome and he has a lot of friends that really really like him”
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. God bless you,
Hema Gunasekaran (Rishabh's mom and a fellow HBS Alum that is so proud of Betsy's professional and personal accomplishments)
January 12, 2014
Bless your sweet, smart, funny and brilliant heart. I loved the times I took care of you,
Mary Ann, RN
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The Champlin Family
January 10, 2014
Betsy will always be a shining star in the hearts and minds of the Blake School community. Our deepest condolences to David, Blake, Jackie and Charlie -- we are here for you whenever you need us.
Beth Hayden
January 10, 2014
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I met Betsy at a number of Nature Conservancy events and always admired her vibrant and charming spirit. Hold tight to all the fond memories. And know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Folvig
January 10, 2014
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss Dave. I wish you peace and serenity in this difficult time. My thoughts in prayers are with you and your family.
January 9, 2014
I had the honor to share a friendship with Betsy at St. Paul's School. Betsy and I were both from the same dorm , same class and enjoyed times of great devotion to Friendlys ice cream in Concord NH,scoping out cute boys at SPS before dances, laughing until we were crying over silly 16 year old things.. Betsy came and stayed with me at my familys winery, Jordan Winery, on several occasions as her dad skated at Charles Schultz ice arena ( near by) on many occasions.
I will remember Betsy as a vibrant, brilliant , energetic girl who had a dedication to academics and a loyalty to her friends. I LOVED her sense of humor and her joy of life.
If any off her beloved family find themselves in Northern California, please come visit at Jordan Winery ( the family winery) or my winery, J Vineyards and Winery.
I would love to share stories of your beloved daughter, wife, sister and mother. Betsy is truly one of the most special people I have ever known in my life.
The world is undoubtedly a better place because of Betsy.; I will miss her so very much.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Judy Jordan
Laura Pagano
January 8, 2014
I was greatly saddened to learn of Betsy's illness and passing. I got to know Betsy while working with her at McKinsey. Even though it has been many years since I have seen her, she made a lasting impression on me as a thoroughly wonderful person. She was full of warmth, vitality, intelligence, and integrity. I know she was greatly beloved and I suspect she will be missed beyond words by many for years to come.
January 8, 2014
Betsy was such a kind and welcoming person. She will be truly missed by all in the community. We are thinking of you during these difficult times.
~ The Pastel Dunlap Family
Lisa Smith Leight
January 7, 2014
I feel privileged to have met Betsy and becomes friends during our McKinsey days together in Chicago. She was clever, elegant and always caring. Truly a class act.
Sending love and prayers to the Fairman and Weyerhaeuser families.
Ken, Jennifer, Quin, Sydney, and luca Decubellis
January 7, 2014
Our prayers, our tears, and all of our support are here for your family. We are so saddened by the loss of Betsy as she is an inspiration to all and touched so many in our community with her kindness, her optimism, and her wit. It was a true gift to know her-a gift she passed on to her children! She will be missed tremendously.
January 7, 2014
Our deepest condolences go to the Weyerhaeuser family.
We knew Betsy through Blake school. She was such a positive person and welcoming to all.
We are very sorry for your loss and are holding all of you in our prayers.
The Anderson family - Judy, Brian, Natalie, Audrey & Lilly
Wes Sand
January 7, 2014
I sat in my office and cried today. Betsy was a kind and wonderful friend while we worked together in Chicago. After 20 years I can still close my eyes and see her smile. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Stephanie Ullrich Burke
January 7, 2014
I am heartsick. Dave, my support and deepest condolences go to you and your children.
Betsy was a dear friend to me always. We met while working at McKinsey and she was a true friend in all ways. She could make any conversation interesting and delightful, even something mundane like talking about mattresses or ordering food became fun with her. She had an innate, unique blend of both class/good taste and humility. She was admirably thoughtful in her approach to life - making her choices carefully and then really investing herself in following those choices.
I can't say enough how much I will miss her. While we were not in contact as much over the past 2-3 years - she was always someone I could just reconnect with and it would be as if we hadn't been apart at all. Over the past few months I had been thinking about her a lot. Now, most sadly, I know why.
Dave you and your family are in my prayers.
January 7, 2014
Betsy was such a warming and positive influence in the Minneapolis McK office and in life. We miss her!
Damon Buffini
January 7, 2014
I will remember Betsy as a fun loving section mate and friend to myself and wife Deborah during our time together at HBS. We both send our condolences
Caroline Reeves
January 7, 2014
Wonderful memories of Betsy will always live on for me and I know for her family whom she loved so much. I will always think of her beautiful and laughing--Caroline Reeves (Harvard Classmate)
January 7, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dawn Greiner Kasten
January 6, 2014
I am so sad to have heard this news and feel tremendously for Betsy's young children and husband, David, as well as other members of her family and her many close friends. My heart goes out to all of you. I am blessed to have had a wonderful friendship with Betsy during and after our business school days. She was a caring, optimistic, funny, loving and supportive friend. I know she was also an extraordinary mom, wife and member of her community. She will be sorely missed by many. With love and with my deepest sympathy,
Becky Hart McElroy
January 6, 2014
I went to high school with David and learned about Betsy passing away from my mother who plays tennis with David's mother. I am very sorry to hear about their loss of Betsy and am thinking about them during this difficult time and hoping that they are able to move forward with her loving spirit living inside of them.
Nancy Karch
January 6, 2014
I had the privilege of being one of Betsy's mentors at McKinsey, and a friend as well. She was such an intelligent, curious, accomplished woman, always looking to learn and contribute. I had not known about her illness so the very sad news came as a total shock. Her death is such a loss to all of us, and most deeply to her family, to whom I send my condolences.
January 6, 2014
David and children, I am heartsick to read of Betsy's death. What a terrible loss of a bright, vital, loving woman and friend. She will be dearly missed. Mary Pohlad
Suzy Krelitz
January 6, 2014
Betsy, an amazing and beautiful soul, her spirit and kindness lives on in everyone she touched. I echo what Teresa said, she always asked me how I was doing with genuine care and concern, never letting on to her own suffering and while I would ask in return she always had something positive to say. I will miss her smile and kindness most. A star in heaven is burning brighter because Betsy is there shining down on those she loved most, David, Blake, Jackie & Charlie.
Theresa Russell Bannon
January 6, 2014
Betsy and I were roommates for 1 1/2 years during our twenties when we both worked for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati. I remember those years so fondly, mostly because of Betsy's friendship. She was an amazing person, so intelligent, funny, warm and caring. I did not know Betsy was sick and am heartbroken that I had not reached out to her recently. My thoughts and prayers are with Blake, Jackie and Charlie as they grieve the loss of their very special mother and to Dave who has lost his beautiful wife. I know Betsy will watch over them and give them strength.
Rest in Peace my sweet Betsy
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lisa Putukian
January 6, 2014
Dear David, Blake, Jackie, and Charlie,
I can only think of Betsy with a huge smile on her face and a wisecrack not far behind -- her wit and humor made it all so much fun. I know her spirit lives on in each of you -- you are her legacy and she will shine through. Love, strength, and courage for the tough days ahead.
Andy Kendall
January 6, 2014
Betsy was such a positive force in our world. She will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 5, 2014
Betsy and I were classmates at Harvard College and at Harvard Business School. We weren't especially close, but I feel fortunate to have learned that Betsy was battling cancer in October, and to have reached out and exchanged emails with her at that time.
Her positive energy shone through those email messages. She was so selfless, asking about what others were doing while she was in the fight for her life. She seemed to be comforting me, assuring me that everything would be fine. I could tell from those brief exchanges that she was facing this battle with strength and dignity - the same qualities with which she conducted her life.
My deepest condolences to her family, and especially to her children who have lost their mother at such a young age. You may not be old enough to appreciate the full range of qualities that your mother possessed, but I hope that through the years you will be able to learn more about your mother through those who knew her, and realize what an extraordinary woman she was, in all regards.
With my deepest sympathy,
Teresa
Katherine Welch
January 5, 2014
I feel fortunate to have known Betsy, and am heartbroken to hear this news. I will always remember her fun loving spirit and sense of humor.
My prayers go out to her family at this very difficult time. No words seem adequate.
Jean McCormick
January 5, 2014
Betsy was in my Harvard Business School section and my study group. She was lively yet private, fun yet serious and thoughtful, fiercely intelligent yet always kind and gracious. She was loved very much by her section and study group mates.
Anne Dillenbeck
January 5, 2014
An exceptional person has left this world far too soon with Betsy's passing. She was a friend and classmate of my sister's at Green Vale and St. Paul's, David Fairman was my classmate at Green Vale, and our parents were good friends. Sending prayers for the Weyerhaeuser and Fairman families at this sad time.
Maria Slusser
January 5, 2014
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Weyerhaeuser family. As a fellow lacrosse Mom, Blake parent and cancer survivor, I am in mourning. I hope you find peace and comfort in knowing the memories of Betsy will last forever. May God Bless.
Archelle, David & Zoe Feldshon
January 5, 2014
David, Blake, Jackie and Charlie,
We are so very sorry. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, please know that we are here for you.
Sue Thirlwall
January 5, 2014
On behalf of Betsy's section and classmates from HBS, we are heartbroken as Betsy was a vibrant part of us! As extended family, we are here for David, Blake, Jackie, Charlie and the rest of Betsy's loved ones! May the love of family and friends help as we remember the amazing difference Betsy made to all of our lives!
Wishing peace and consolation, Sue & our HBS Class
Jamie Rose
January 5, 2014
Though it has been many years since Betsy and I rode the same bus to Green Vale School, attending many classes and social occasions together, her smile, smarts & genuine kindness were indelible. My prayers with the family on learning this truly sad news.
The Abernathy Family
January 5, 2014
We are all so sad to hear of the loss of your lovely Betsy . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Kate Koeze
January 5, 2014
The world is a slightly less vibrant place after the loss of Betsy.
Mark Watts
January 5, 2014
I'm deeply saddened by your loss. I believe I only met Betsy once, but she was truly a joy. My prayers are with you. Hang in there Dave et al.
Amy Feins
January 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Betsy's family during this sad time. She was truly a kind and loving person whose greatest joy was being a wife and mother.
Peg Schneeman Reagan
January 5, 2014
David, Blake, Jackie and Charlie,
Brian and I were stunned to hear of Betsy's passing. Betsy was a lovely, smart, interesting and courageous person. Thank you for sharing her with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace sweet Betsy.
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