1916
Betti
2012
Betti K Lurie
July 3, 1916 — April 27, 2012
Betti K. Lurie, 95, of Indianapolis passed away on April 27, 2012. A lifelong Indianapolis resident, she was born on July 3, 1916. After graduating from Tudor Hall, she attended Smith College. After a brief time in North Adams, Massachusetts, she returned to Indianapolis with her husband, Lewis Lurie.
Betsy was an active member of the community for several decades. For many years, she had a Girl Scout troop at the Indiana School for the Blind and she transcribed books into braille for the Library of Congress for years thereafter. She was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and on the board of the American Red Cross. She was a past president of O.L.G.A., the League of Women Voters, and the Hoosier Capital Girl Scout Council. She was also a tutor for adult literacy and worked to rehabilitate prisoners.
In addition to giving her time and talents, she was philanthropic
Betsy enjoyed reading, bowling, bridge, tennis and was an avid golfer. In her younger years, Betsy and her husband for 51 years, Lew, were passionate square dancers. She loved attending the Indianapolis symphony. She touched all she met with her love of life. More than anything, she loved her family. She was a matriarch with a special flair-- honest, articulate, generous, and straightforward, she will be missed.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann Levinsohn and Peggy Penjoyan; her son-in-law Alan Levinsohn; her daughter-in-law Arlene Lurie; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Betsy was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Lurie; son, David Lurie; and son-in-law Rich Penjoyan.
There will be a private graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Friday June 15, 2012 at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation at 11:00 AM. A gathering celebrating Betsy's life will begin later that day at 5:00 PM at Broadmoor Country Club.
In lieu of flowers. memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, the League of Women Voters, Girl Scouts, or the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary
Betsy was an active member of the community for several decades. For many years, she had a Girl Scout troop at the Indiana School for the Blind and she transcribed books into braille for the Library of Congress for years thereafter. She was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and on the board of the American Red Cross. She was a past president of O.L.G.A., the League of Women Voters, and the Hoosier Capital Girl Scout Council. She was also a tutor for adult literacy and worked to rehabilitate prisoners.
In addition to giving her time and talents, she was philanthropic
Betsy enjoyed reading, bowling, bridge, tennis and was an avid golfer. In her younger years, Betsy and her husband for 51 years, Lew, were passionate square dancers. She loved attending the Indianapolis symphony. She touched all she met with her love of life. More than anything, she loved her family. She was a matriarch with a special flair-- honest, articulate, generous, and straightforward, she will be missed.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann Levinsohn and Peggy Penjoyan; her son-in-law Alan Levinsohn; her daughter-in-law Arlene Lurie; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Betsy was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Lurie; son, David Lurie; and son-in-law Rich Penjoyan.
There will be a private graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Friday June 15, 2012 at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation at 11:00 AM. A gathering celebrating Betsy's life will begin later that day at 5:00 PM at Broadmoor Country Club.
In lieu of flowers. memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, the League of Women Voters, Girl Scouts, or the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary
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