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Elizabeth Browder Obituary

Browder, Elizabeth K. "Betty" 93, of Evanston, passed away December 27, 2017, surrounded by family. Born in Clinton, WI to Frederick H. Kelsey, Sr. and Dorothy O. Thomas Kelsey, Betty was delivered at home by her grandfather, Dr. William O. Thomas, and spent the majority of her life in Evanston. While working towards a nursing degree at Northwestern University, Betty was briefly married to Delbert P. Newman, with whom she had two children. A strong, independent woman raising two children alone in the 1950s, Betty went to work for a blind osteopath and then at various other medical offices. In 1972 she married Paul J. Browder. In retirement, she volunteered at Evanston Hospital. Betty loved being surrounded by her family, had many friends, and touched all those who met her with much kindness, love, and affection. Survived by children, Deborah K. Newman and David P. (Diane M.) Newman; stepsons, Steven J. (Valorie J. Spurlock) and Craig J. Browder; grandchildren, Sarah J. Hamilton, Marissa A. Halterman, Jack D. Newman, and Elizabeth C. Browder; and great-granddaughter, Emma E. Brading. Preceded in death by husband Paul J. Browder and siblings Frederick H. Kelsey, Jr. and Patricia A. Kelsey. Memorial service, Spring, 2018. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2018.

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Kati Olsen

February 5, 2018

To the family of Betty Browder,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear one. I have wonderful memories of time spent with her, as a Payne Street neighbor (4 doors down) and also as a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal church. (we worked a few rummage sales together.) She was just lovely and so very gracious, and I am extremely glad I had the chance to know her.

Pat

January 11, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by relying on God in prayer. He loves you and wants to care for you during this most difficult time.

January 10, 2018

Keeping you close in heart and prayer for the loss of your beloved mom

January 9, 2018

Family, during this trying time may our Heavenly Father comfort you now and many more days to come. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

M C

January 9, 2018

Im Sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Elizabeth. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14

January 8, 2018

To all the Browder family may God of all comfort give you the strength during this difficult time of grief

Juanita Colquitt

January 8, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family of Elizabeth Broader. Psalms 90:10 shows how she lived a long life of special mightiness from God. Keep her many memories close in your hearts and minds and cherish them forever.

January 8, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always

January 7, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love, the support of family and friends and specially by God's promise find in Hosea 13:14.

David and Althea

January 7, 2018

Dear David, Debra, Craig and Steven please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of dear Elizabeth. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

January 5, 2018

Debbie and David, I will always remember your mom when we all lived on Railroad st.(poplar). She always was so kind. She always made me feel so welcome, she was like a second mom to me. I wish I could be there for you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Kathy

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