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ELISABETH COLEMAN Obituary

COLEMAN--Elisabeth. As VP of international public affairs at American Express for 14 years, Elisabeth was a strong, tireless leader whose global sensitivities (and finesse) set the standard. As a dear friend, she was compassionate, generous and funny, with a warm, winning smile and infectious laugh. Her style, grace and embrace of life inspired us and we miss her terribly. Her AmEx Friends

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Jane Ferguson

January 28, 2025

I´m awed and saddened finding this. Lala stayed with me when my father was dying. She was my older Heroine. I loved staying at her house, up in her room, riding horses, renaming them and her father and Jack Sprat. I loved a horse that had been hers, Susie. This was a joyous episode, lasting several years, of which she was a part. Her mother helped me overcome my fear from a previous horse accident where I nearly died. I send Love to Frannie & Jack and thank them for sharing their family and all the creative irritations Betsy and I smilingly bestowed.
- Jane. [email protected]

July 9, 2013

Dear Elisabeth, you were my wonderful, beloved friend for so many years. You were also my first female boss and such an inspiration! Thank you for shaping me and showing me the way! I will always love you and miss you.

Mark Ross

July 8, 2013

I knew Lala during her LA years. Her memory brings a warm (and slightly mischievous) smile to my lips. God bless her.

Arthur Monroe

July 8, 2013

I shall dearly miss my next-door neighbor, always smiling, suprising, improvising, creating, and innovating. She was a joy to behold. My deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends.

David Ross

July 8, 2013

Lala was a wonderfully spirited friend and a great character. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her...

Supa Corner

July 8, 2013

Enjoyed our times and dharma discussions together. A gracious, elegant, funny and warm friend.

Jill Totenberg

July 8, 2013

a wonderful and supportive friend, a thoughtful and fascinating woman.. I will miss you

Robyn Brentano

July 5, 2013

I will miss your bright compassionate nature Elisabeth--with deep gratitude for your humor and dedication to a life of caring for others.

July 2, 2013

So pure. So intelligent. And how fabulous that she helped Newsweek elevate women in the early '70s. Quite a career. She is sorely missed.
Abigail (Gai) Sturges, NYC

Jeanne Robertson Bonaca

July 2, 2013

Dear Lala, beloved college roommate and friend, I will miss you!!! Love, Jeanne

Barbara Voon

July 2, 2013

Such a lovely and beautiful person. With love and prayers for a swift rebirth in Kechari Land.

Jesse Kornbluth

July 1, 2013

A fine friend. A beautiful spirit.

Gai Sturges, April Klimley and Elisabeth Coleman at April's 65th birthday in loft of Hisako Kobayachi and Gene Epstein in NYC

July 1, 2013

An inspiring, beautiful friend and pioneer in so many areas of journalism and politics: You will be missed by us all, Lala. April

June 30, 2013

Missing a great kind brilliant beautiful lady and friend
andrea and richard Tomasetti

June 30, 2013

My sincere condolences. May the God of all coomfort help you to endure this difficult time.

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