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Elizabeth Ketchum Obituary

KETCHUM ELIZABETH KETCHUM "Leisa" On May 18, 2008 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of Jeff Ketchum; Mother of Sean Ketchum and Raegan Ketchum; Daughter of Anne Foran; Sister of Brian Foran and Frank Foran; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be offered 11 a.m. Thursday May 22, 2008 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. Arrangements by PUMPHREY‘S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post from May 20 to May 21, 2008.

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The Bury Family

June 5, 2008

Dear Jeff, Sean and Reagan,

Our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Your mom (wife) was quite talented and will be fondly remembered for her many accomplishments at St. Jane's.

Thinking of you,
Chris, Catherine, Jack and Charlie Bury

Diego Q

June 2, 2008

Mrs. Ketchum was a wonderful teacher and an inspriation to me. She led me to garner a love in music and encouraged me to take up the drums. More importantly, Mrs. Ketchum showed my classmates and me what it takes to be a caring and compassionate person in this world. I have great memories of her and will miss her dearly.

Janet Edwards

June 1, 2008

Leisa will be truly missed by the whole family - God speed to her and to her family.

Aunt Janet

Terry Voss

May 23, 2008

leisa was such a wonderful person and singer. Truly, she must be singing with the angels in heaven. She is missed by so many; my heartfelt condolences and prayers for her and her family.

from a former member of St. Jane's choir

Jackie Maloney

May 22, 2008

Mrs. Ketchum was the most wonderful teacher I ever had. She was my inspiration to go into the music field and I will never forget how warm, fun, and caring she was to everyone. I will always remember my first music teacher.

Melissa Bryant

May 20, 2008

Mrs. Ketchum was an amazing person who touched all those around her. She is in our heart and on our minds FOREVER.

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