In loving memory
BETSY Margaret Elsen
March 20, 1985 – June 4, 2025
Lived 40 years
Loretto
Strong beyond measure.
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1985
Born March 20
1991
BETSY was 6 when the Soviet Union dissolved
1994
BETSY was 9 when "Friends" premiered
2004
BETSY was 19 when Facebook was launched
2005
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Minor in Biblical Studies. Pursued Master’s degree in Social Work University of Northwestern
2007
BETSY was 22 when the first iPhone went on sale
2008
Brain tumor
2010
BETSY was 25 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2025
Passed away June 4, age 40
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