Elizabeth Vermey

Elizabeth (Betty) Grace Vermey Obituary

Vermey Elizabeth (Betty) Grace Died September 14, 2024 from complications of colon cancer. She was 88. Betty was born on the 13th of July, 1936 in Bussum, the Netherlands. She immigrated to the United States with her parents and three older sisters in 1939, settling first in Staten Island, NY. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Rudolf H. Vermey and Grace Korth Vermey, her sisters, Henriette Vermey Insinger, Margaret Mary Vermey Pierce, Constance A. Vermey Gasteyer, her nephew Chester Pierce, and grand-niece Kara K. Morrow Kovlakas. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Loekie, Alice, Helen, Julia, Marjorie, Susan, James, Christine, Karl and Grace. There are also 16 grand nieces and nephews, and 28 great nieces and nephews, plus many cousins in the United States and the Netherlands. Special mention to her Bryn Mawr friends, her biggest family, to Rose Makofske, Jackie Aikins, David Silvera, Peggy McGarry, Collette Wood, Jocelyn Banks, Ann Sundt, Mary Pat McPherson, and so many others who spent her last days with her. Betty was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College Class of 1958. From 1965-1995 she was Director of Admissions Bryn Mawr College where she admitted over 6000 students to the college. In 1999 she retired as the director of Office for International Studies. She will be remembered for her love of family and friends, keeping close touch with them all and showering them with gifts, words of wisdom and hugs. She was dedicated to watching the evening news and supporting the democratic party. Betty traveled extensively, hiking in the Himalayas, and making solo treks into mid-east deserts, visiting family in the Netherlands, and making friends near and far. When at home, she hosted many evening parties, bringing people together with style and grace. She will be greatly missed by many. Her warm smile and laughter will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you to the Bryn Mawr hospital staff for all that you did to help in her comfort. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bryn Mawr College designated to the Elizabeth G. Vermey Endowed Scholarship Fund. You can make a gift via the website www.brynmawr.edu/makeagift or contact development@brynmawr.edu for assistance. Memorial Service information to be announced in Bryn Mawr college publications.