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Elizabeth Lindeman Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Lindeman died June 12 at the age of 88. Her hearing loss and recent heart problems had subtracted very little from her wit, humor, friendliness, and generosity. She was a safe and reliable driver who decided on her own last spring to quit, rather than risk ever causing injury to others. Betty was born May 28, 1924 in Mount Hope, NJ, youngest of four children of Paula L. Haire and Robert Ray VanValkenburgh. Attending Lower Marion schools in Ardmore PA, she graduated from LMHS in 1942. Following her sister to Colorado College, she earned a 1946 BA, having joined the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and the science honorary Delta Epsilon. Her 1948 marriage to George Lindeman begot Ted, Paula, Carl, and Bill, who attended District 11 and District 20 schools. She was preceded in death by her husband and her brothers Robert and Norman. She is survived by her children, six grandchildren, and her sister Paula. Betty was active in three medical auxiliaries, YWCA, Women's Educational Society (President, life member), District 20 School Board, Alzheimer's Steering Committee, Senior League, Pioneers Museum Shop Board, and PEO chapter CE, as well as flute and vocal choirs, committees, and study groups of First Congregational Church. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 30, 10:00 am at First Congregational. Those moved to make memorial donations are encouraged to consider PEO chapter CE, Colorado College, or Pikes Peak Hospice.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26, 2012.

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Carolyn

April 17, 2018

Your dear mom was one of the loveliest people I have ever known! I had the wonderful fortune to have her as a neighbor & dear friend when I moved into her neighborhood in 1993. I was far from family and newly-wed, and the love of your mom helped me immensely! In addition to our frequent get togethers, I remember a very happy trip when my husband & I visited her in Sacket's Harbor one year, and that several years later she drove all the way to Boulder to visit me after the birth of my first child (now 17). In addition to our friendship we had an artistic bond - your mom such an a beautiful writer and myself a ballet dancer. I'm so very sorry that we somehow lost touch, I still think of her often. I know how much she loved you and all her children and grandchildren. She was so very proud of you all! I wish you all the very best, and will hold onto my dear memories of your mom forever. Carolyn

Paula Henley

June 28, 2012

Mom, I miss you so incredibly much. If only I'd known how suddenly you'd be gone... You were not only my Mother,you were my best friend. Rest in peace.
Paula

June 28, 2012

Betty and I were immediate neighbors from 2001 to 2008. We enjoyed many a wine and cheese "happy hour" while having spirited conversations and delightful laughs. Her cat, Fred, and my cat, Hopi,loved greeting each other from our decks and windows and we did the same. I cherish the times we had together and send my sympathies to the family.
Joan Salada, Westminster, CO

Glenda Hegr

June 26, 2012

What a special lady! I worked with Betty when I was a member of the ABE Consortium. Please accept my sympathy.
- Glenda Hegr

June 25, 2012

Your Mother, Betty, was a delightful woman.
Sharon berthrong

Arlys Gould-Ferris

June 24, 2012

On behalf of the Gould family, Arlys, Bill, Betty, Barbara and Kevin, I wish to express sympathy to all of Betty's family. We have happy memories of the days spent in Woodmen Valley with the Lindeman family and many other good neighbors.
Sincerely, Arlys Gould-Ferris

Holly Remington

June 24, 2012

Dear Ted, Paula, Carl and Bill,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother, Betty. I had never met your mother, but know that she was an extraordinary woman. I had the pleasure of knowing and spending time with her sister Paula, and Addison Wardwell, in Sackets Harbor, NY. My mother, Flora Remington Olander, and Addison, were first cousins. Having lost my mother 4 years ago, I know how very much you will miss your dear mother.
With sympathy,
Holly Olander Remington

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