Elizabeth Glen - Obituary

lizabeth “Betty” C. Glen Elizabeth “Betty” C. Glen, 86, a 20 year resident of Lothian, MD and formerly of Arboles, CO, died on August 25 at home following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 15, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Arlie and Alice Schimpf. After graduating from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD in 1945, Betty was briefly employed with the Federal Communications Commission. While working there, she had the pleasure of meeting Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian adventurer famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947. She also helped to build a Catholic Church in Arboles, CO. Betty was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro, MD and a Volunteer for the Red Cross. She enjoyed crossword and picture puzzles, playing Bingo, yahtzee, reading, traveling, bowling and listening to Dr. Laura S. She was a great and caring friend to many in Arboles and Ignacio, CO areas. She was also very devoted to numerous friends in the Lothian, MD area. She loved laughing and making others laugh as well. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 45 years, John “Jack” Gummerus, who died on August 20, 1993. Betty is survived by her husband of 19 years, Robert Glen; one son, Paul Gummerus of Kauai, HI; three daughters, Jassy Gummerus of LaJolla, CA, Kathleen St. Germain of Arboles, CO and Helen Valencia of Anaheim, CA; one brother, Larry Schimpf of San Diego, CA; six grandsons, Dustin, Donovan and Chad Gummerus of Kauai, HI, Vance Valencia of Anaheim, CA, Seth St. Germain of Ignacio, CO and Scott Gummerus of LaJolla, CA; one granddaughter, Cathryn Braun of Kauai, HI; she is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial mass was held on Wednesday, August 28 at 10:00am at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD. Inurnment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.