Beth Louise Law

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Beth Law Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Beth Louise Law
Start: 2023-10-29T17:00:00.000Z
Location: New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

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BETH LOUISE LAW

Beth Louise Law, 65, of Fairfax, VA, passed on September 29, 2023. She received her undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law. She served as Trial Attorney at the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division; Litigation Counsel at Dow AgroSciences; Corporate Counsel-Litigation at Baxter International, Inc.; Associate General Counsel, Chief Counsel at the American Trucking Association; Assistant General Counsel and Vice President for Stewardship and Sustainability at the Household & Commercial Products Association (formerly known as the Consumer Specialty Products Association). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Beth Law

12 Entries

Kapauner Lewis

August 18, 2024

Beth and I went to middle and high school together along with the third person in our squad, Debbie Krumm. We got disconnected after high school because I graduated early and we were going into our separate fields of study. We reconnected a couple of years ago and made multiple attempts to meet up in various places. Because of Beth´s illness and Covid we kept having to change our plans. Finally about 6 months before Beth passed away, Debbie and I flew to D.C. and spent a weekend with Beth. It was glorious. It was like we were back in middle school! We went to museums and restaurants and laughed and talked just like when we were at Fairwold Jr.High!

When I got the call from Kenneth, I was deeply saddened but so grateful that we got to see each other one last time. RIP Beth.

Regina Hopper

November 15, 2023

I am so, so sorry to hear of Beth's passing... She and I worked together, traveled together and shared our versions of political life in DC. She was always quick to share a laugh, be ready for the next adventure and was honest and dedicated to her profession, her friends and her family. I pray she is now calm and know she is watching over us... I am so, so sorry for your loss and send the deepest of condolences. Regina Hopper

Rolf Asphaug

October 29, 2023

Beth was a good friend during law school in 1980-83. In a high-pressure, anxious environment she was always friendly, kind, calm and thoughtful, with a warm smile and a gentle voice. She was universally well liked. Beth played flute so wonderfully - you could hear it fine and clear during the law school revue. Simply put, Beth made all her classmates better people. Beth also was a reminder of how far our nation still has to go in how we treat everyone: I'll never forget how we drove together from New York City down to the Carolinas during a school break. After we got somewhere below the Mason-Dixon line I suggested that we pull into a rest stop for a bite to eat. Beth quietly said no, that wouldn't be a good idea. I was so naive that it took me a while to understand what she was saying ... Beth and I stayed somewhat in touch through social media in recent years, but sadly we never got together again; I think I always assumed we'd have more time, and I didn't know she was fighting cancer. I can easily picture Beth as a beloved aunt, family member, co-worker and friend. I hope that Beth's spirit is still smiling and playing beautiful music.

Mary Ann Watson

October 28, 2023

Beth and I were schoolmates in high-school and the same age down to the same month. The only activity we shared was chorus, for which she was our brilliant accompanist! She was the brainy one who applied herself diligently. I, on the other hand, lived for art class and drama club since there were no string programs in the Columbia area schools at that time, and was more interested in having fun and playing the cello than being studious.
I want to say that Beth accompanied me on an occasion or two but that was so long ago that I can't be certain.
I always thought highly of Beth. She was a wonderful pianist, singer and flautist. I recall our playing in the Columbia Youth Orchestra together.
Beth was quite likeable. She was always courteous and friendly, but very quiet. I could never tell if she was shy or if she was holding back for for reasons of propriety.
Beth had the impish Law smile that seemed to hold a thousand secrets. Whatever was she thinking I could never be sure!
Beth had amazing parents and a wonderful little brother who, since our paths did not cross in school, I came to know much later. They were a close family and I know she is missed.
May her memory be a blessing to those who knew and loved her. I'm quite sure she's making glorious music and setting folks straight in heaven.

Mary Ann Watson

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Yvette Stokes

October 26, 2023

Kenneth, Prayers and Condolences to you and your family! May Beth rest peacefully in Heaven!

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Paola Maruca

October 25, 2023

I miss you but I will never ever forget you.

Phil Klein

October 14, 2023

Beth was a brilliant lawyer. But more importantly a wonderful person and friend. She made the world a better place. We worked together at CSPA on Zika with the CDC and on the EPA Safer Choice Program driving better and safer products. Brigid and I loved to hang out with her and talk football to politics. She will be missed. Phil Klein

Margaret Woodhams

October 14, 2023

In 1978, I arrived at Lancaster University in England to study English Literature. In the room opposite mine, was Beth, there as part of a JYA programme. We became friends very quickly and spent a lot of time together in the months that followed. She tried to teach me to play the flute (it was hopeless!) and I attempted to interest her in cooking; Beth used to say that if a meal took longer to prepare than to eat, then she wasn't interested! She enjoyed her time in England but missed her family very much and was always so thrilled when a blue air mail letter arrived with news of home. She would often read me the letters, especially when they mentioned what Kenneth was up to and his continuing progress in his musical studies. She was so very proud of him.
During the university holidays, Beth travelled around Europe and I remember receiving a frantic call from her when the bag containing all her tickets and documents had been stolen. I can't really remember how, but somehow, through calls to the American consulate in whatever city she was in, we managed to get her back to England.
We stayed in touch long after she had returned to America but eventually lost contact, much to my regret. I could not have been more delighted when the Lancaster Alumni contacted me to say Beth was looking for me. We reconnected and in 2012, after over 30 years, we finally met again in London and the years apart hadn't changed our friendship one bit. In 2019, my husband and I joined her, Kenneth and David for a wonderful week in Vienna. The days were full of laughter, music, schnitzel and (in Beth's case) ice cream. By then, Beth was having treatment for cancer but was not about to let that slow her down. It was a time that I will always cherish.
On August 4th this year, she messaged me to say that the treatment she was receiving after the cancer had returned seemed to be working and would I like to meet her back in Vienna next spring. It wasn't to be and how I wish that could have been different. I'd give a lot to see that smile again and to talk to her about anything from politics to the delights of cat ownership. I was proud to be her friend and will think of her with love always.
Margaret Woodhams

Regina

October 13, 2023

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