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A Video Interview with Elisabeth
Remembrance by: Toni Denis -- I met her through community activities. Her is my interview with her: https://youtu.be/Qeel0NwJVyQ
fun picture
Remembrance by: Stuart Mattson -- friend
Bathroom!
Remembrance by: Stuart Jean Mattson/Gene Fougner -- Such a loss. We were so happy to have Elisabeth in our life. There were several times together that I could share but the 'Bathroom' story is my favorite. We were having lunch with Dinny Henze at Alta Vista....
A Dog Story
Remembrance by: Taylor and Marsha Hicks -- We have many experiences from our hilltop neighborhood. One Easter our golden retriever, Jessie, who loved to visit the neighbors, headed out for a visit and behold, there was a yummy "Easter Egg Hunt" all set up. It didn't...
Take a Bath
Remembrance by: Ben Powers -- I met both Budge and Bette in the hot tub at Dick and Jonne Markham's house in 1980...I think. Janet Markham invited me. It was my first time in a hot tub...when they were a big deal. I was 28 and I am sure there were mimosas. I felt like...
My Friend and Neighbor
Remembrance by: Rosemary Dixon -- I am fortunate to have lived next door to Elisabeth for the last several years. She invited me over frequently to visit and chat about my political activism and always ended up telling me wonderful and amazing stories of Prescott's...
Keeper of Our History
Remembrance by: Dan Shilling -- When I worked at the Arizona Humanities Council (1984-2003) I soon learned that there were few people in the state who knew more about local history than Elizabeth Ruffner. Especially if our work focused on Yavapai County, she was the...
The Great Influences
Remembrance by: David Lee Goodwin -- I was blessed to get know both of these wonderful people in my teens. I was industrious at an early age doing odd jobs in the Hassayampa Hills Subdivision area of Copper Basin Rd. I was referred to the Ruffner's from a previous job...
Elisabeth Story
Remembrance by: Dusty Baker -- My parents retired to Prescott Valley over thirty years ago, and while they weren’t that deep into the ‘community’, they did pay attention to the local goings on and by whom. As my father aged, he began needing more assistance and care,...
Elisabeth
Remembrance by: Arthur Markham -- Betty was a wonderful lady from a wonderful family. She and Budge were so welcoming to me when I first moved full time to Prescott many, many years ago. Reading Arizona history books in their library in their mountain top home,...
For Elisabeth
Remembrance by: Gail Mangham -- It was 1998, Elisabeth, when we met for the first time-- over lunch. I asked you what you would like to see happen with The Elks Opera House. You said you’d like to see all the seats filled. It was the beginning of a 20 year friendship....
Neighbors on the Hill Top
Remembrance by: Marsha and Taylor Hicks -- Bette's accomplishments were many. She gave so much of herself to making Arizona and our beautiful Prescott a better place. We on our hilltop will forever be grateful to have had the opportunity to share our loves and our...
She Came to the Sedona Heritage Museum!
Remembrance by: Janeen Trevillyan -- I am sure this isn't the first time you've heard this, but I feel so privileged to have known Elisabeth. What a gracious person with a wonderful mind. I learned so much from her and so enjoyed the times she came to the Sedona...
Strong Coffee?
Remembrance by: Alisa Chatinsky nee Wheeler -- My message to Chelly and the wonderful community of Prescott--Words cannot express my sorrow. Your beautiful, kind, thoughtful, non-stoppable grandmother was such an important person in so many people’s lives. She was the...
Story in Pictures
Remembrance by: Christina Davis - ( Story and picture drawn by a young child who came to Elisabeth's home with cookies and song at Christmas time and after he learned she had passed away he created this remembrance)"Becky...So grateful to your Mom for so...
Doyenne of the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference
Remembrance by: Dave Ryder -- I had the distinct honor of working with Elisabeth on several occasions over the years, particularly when she was a presenter and later as the chair of the local host committee in Prescott during our Arizona Historic Preservation...
Generosity of Spirit
Remembrance by: Carol Sundberg -- I met your mom before I joined PEO Chapter Y and I was immediately impressed with her kindness, wide knowledge and welcoming personality. She lived in an interesting time, and was a wonderful addition to her adopted community. Few...
A Legend
Remembrance by: Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli -- "Elisabeth will forever be a true Prescott icon, and her contributions to our City and our State were immeasurable. As part of a proud and long-standing Prescott family, Elisabeth championed many important causes,...