Sincere condolences and so sorry for your loss Uncle Peter and Shelly.. I have good memories of Aunt Betsy. She was always nice to us kids. Your marriage of 50
Plus years is a testimony to her character . Again- sorry for your loss. As a believer I am  convinced she is home and you will all be reunited in spirit. Love to you guys. Andy

We don’t get to choose the day we are born or the day we leave this planet but we do get the choice of how we spend our time in between those two dates.

Betsy chose to spend that time with the love of her life Peter and their remarkable daughter Shelley—

Not too many people know that Shelley had the middle name of Marie —which was given to her by her mother—

When Shelley legally changed her name she dropped the Marie—

Her mother asked why and Shelley being the truthful person she is —said—because I really don’t like it and it doesn’t fit me.

Her mother then said —having had the same middle name for almost 70 years at that point—I don’t like it either—the two Price women had a good laugh.

I will never forget the first time I met Peter and Betsy in person. Shelley and I flew in on a stopover on our way to CA for her cousin’s wedding.

Instead of heading directly to the house, the family wanted to give me a tour of the area and visit Cranbrook-Kingswood, the high school where Shelley graduated. It was a great tour seeing the buildings designed by famed Dulles airport architect Eero Saarinen.

It was wonderful to hear about the venerable school’s history and community.  As the tour was coming to an end, the family reflected on how our quick visit was a good reason to see the school again and relive fond memories.  One was of Betsy serving as cochair of the Cranbrook-KIngswood Mothers Council during Shelley‘s senior year nearly 30 years earlier, where she organized events and worked her magic for the community in many ways.  Over the years, she also worked her magic on a number of things for the family and friends.  

We will miss that magic—rest in peace.


Love and condolences to Peter and Shelley. 

From,
Meg and Kelso

We extend our deepest condolences to Peter and Shelly.
Betsy was a very positive person who enjoyed life. She was a fabulous "chef"! she is probably making Baked Alaska for the Angels in Heaven.  Her life was cut too short.
Warm Hugs
Penny and Allen Miller

I had the distinct pleasure of being a co-worker of Betsy’s husband Peter for many years. We met Betsy several times at social get-togethers, but I mostly knew her through him. He aways spoke lovingly of his wife. At times when he pulled out his packed lunch, he would comment that Betsy made it for him that morning. She did nearly every morning. I always thought what a wonderful “love affair” these two people have. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. 

Peter, I am so glad you called to let me know. You have my deepest condolences for your tremendous loss.


Just flipping through these pictures—so many beautiful memories of Aunt Betsy. I remember her as an expert cook, a tennis enthusiast, and an eternal optimist. We often went to Aunt Betsy and Uncle Peter's house for Thanksgiving. One year when I was roughly 5 or 6, I recall paying her the ultimate compliment: Her stuffing was delicious, almost as good as Stove Top! High praise for a 5 year old. Naturally, Aunt Betsy took it in good cheer and enjoyed recounting the story well into my adulthood. I also remember my mom (Betsy's elder sister, Lynn) often saying that, when they were younger, Mom would lay an outfit on her bed, run to the bathroom to freshen up and, by the time she returned, the entire ensemble would have disappeared. "There would be Betsy, skipping down the street in my outfit," Mom would recall. Aunt Betsy was kind, generous, and brought joy to the world. We will miss her. Godspeed.

We have lived next door to Betsy and Peter for 25 years.  We will always remember Betsy as a strong, independent woman.  She loved nature and being outdoors.  We will always remember Betsy working outside, beautifying her home.  We would often stop to chat and enjoyed our many conversations.  She was proud of her family and always spoke so highly of her daughter Shelley.  She always took the time to ask about our children and their accomplishments, offering advice or providing encouragement along the way.  We spoke about U of M football, being on the water, and her love for nature.  
Our fondest memory of Betsy goes back to when our son was about two years old.  He was obsessed with lawn mowers and cutting the grass, and he offered to "help' Betsy mow her lawn.  Even though Betsy was busy, she always took the time to let him come over and push the mower with her.  We are sure it slowed her down, but she always smiled and let him do his job.  
We will miss seeing Betsy outside, as she was a special neighbor.  We will think of her often, especially when the Birch tree on her front lawn blows in the breeze, as she loved that tree so much!
Rest In Peace, Betsy, and thank you for the years of friendship!
Love, The George Family

Peter and Shelly,  I guess all I can say is I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Betsy,  my DEAR friend. I could write a book on the good times Betsy and I had in our young adult years, mostly the tennis involement. We thought we were as good as Chris Everett...and maybe we were! We never missed each other's birthday to reminisce  of our good times and just how great we still are.  Doesn't that sound just like her? Sending our love and caring. Carolyn & Bob Holmes

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Marie Price

November 7, 1942 – June 4, 2023

Pixley Funeral Home

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