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M. Elizabeth “Libby” <I>Hemming</I> Betchick

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M. Elizabeth “Libby” Hemming Betchick

Birth
Death
23 Jan 2016 (aged 99)
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Court 6, Section S, Column 22, Niche 2
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WIFE OF JOHN P. BETCHICK

Germantown, TN - M. Elizabeth (Libby) Betchick died January 23, 2016 at 99 years old. She was born October 5, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA to Herbert and Grace Hemming. Elizabeth received a BA degree from Drexel University where she was captain of the Women's Field Hockey team. After graduation, she was a teacher in Mt. Holly, NJ and later in Belleville, NJ. She was a very talented artist and loved painting in water colors. She also knitted and crocheted many beautiful afghans and sweaters. Throughout her life, she was always working on a craft project. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John P. Betchick, Sr. Elizabeth leaves her three children, John (Jack) Betchick, Jr. (Sharryl), Donna Grim (Don), and Kurt Betchick (Ruth). She also leaves seven grandchildren, Thomas Betchick (Alissa), Jonathan Betchick (Elizabeth), Robin Hutchens (John), Brian Grim (Kristin), Douglas Grim (Heather), Nicholas Grim (Amie), Rachel Betchick and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at a later date. Memphis Funeral Home, Memphis, TN (Published in The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 29, 2016)
WIFE OF JOHN P. BETCHICK

Germantown, TN - M. Elizabeth (Libby) Betchick died January 23, 2016 at 99 years old. She was born October 5, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA to Herbert and Grace Hemming. Elizabeth received a BA degree from Drexel University where she was captain of the Women's Field Hockey team. After graduation, she was a teacher in Mt. Holly, NJ and later in Belleville, NJ. She was a very talented artist and loved painting in water colors. She also knitted and crocheted many beautiful afghans and sweaters. Throughout her life, she was always working on a craft project. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John P. Betchick, Sr. Elizabeth leaves her three children, John (Jack) Betchick, Jr. (Sharryl), Donna Grim (Don), and Kurt Betchick (Ruth). She also leaves seven grandchildren, Thomas Betchick (Alissa), Jonathan Betchick (Elizabeth), Robin Hutchens (John), Brian Grim (Kristin), Douglas Grim (Heather), Nicholas Grim (Amie), Rachel Betchick and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at a later date. Memphis Funeral Home, Memphis, TN (Published in The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 29, 2016)

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