Elizabeth N. S. Shortlidge Surla of Kendal Crosslands, Kennett Square, died on Saturday, April 9, 2005. Born in Lincoln University, she graduated from Duke University and served as a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Elizabeth’s lifelong interests included gardening, international relations and child development. She was a commited and generousContinue Reading
Cynthie Kulstad
left a message on April 16, 2005:
Betty Shortlidge Surla gave the world and me a model that I experienced as a sharp intellect born of a compassionate foundation. One that envisioned the possibility of a world were everyone has enough. At the same time acknowledging the importance of indiviual responsibility. A curious and abundant humanitarianism that recognized connections between disparate and diverse people and ideas. A lover of beauty, the natural world and humor, not as an accessory but as essential to quality of life. Here is a poem I know she liked: ON THIS WE CAN RELY: SEASONS WILL CHANGE, TIDES WILL TURN AND DAY WILL YEILD TO NIGHT ACCORDING TO NATURE'S SCHEME. KNOWING SO MAKES EACH SUMMER BREEZE WARMER, EACH BREAKING WAVE MORE THRILLING, EACH TWILIGHT MORE GOLDEN. ANON. I am grateful to have known her. My condolenceS to her family, Cynthie Kulstad
Kristin Herzog
left a message on April 14, 2005:
Elisabeth Surla was a wonderful human being. I will always remember her inquring mind and generous heart. Countless people and causes benefitted from her kindness. I would like to express my sincere sympathy to her children.
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Cynthie Kulstad
left a message on April 16, 2005:
Betty Shortlidge Surla gave the world and me a model that I experienced as a sharp intellect born of a compassionate foundation. One that envisioned the possibility of a world were everyone has enough. At the same time acknowledging the importance of indiviual responsibility. A curious and abundant humanitarianism that recognized connections between disparate and diverse people and ideas. A lover of beauty, the natural world and humor, not as an accessory but as essential to quality of life. Here is a poem I know she liked: ON THIS WE CAN RELY: SEASONS WILL CHANGE, TIDES WILL TURN AND DAY WILL YEILD TO NIGHT ACCORDING TO NATURE'S SCHEME. KNOWING SO MAKES EACH SUMMER BREEZE WARMER, EACH BREAKING WAVE MORE THRILLING, EACH TWILIGHT MORE GOLDEN. ANON. I am grateful to have known her. My condolenceS to her family, Cynthie Kulstad
Kristin Herzog
left a message on April 14, 2005:
Elisabeth Surla was a wonderful human being. I will always remember her inquring mind and generous heart. Countless people and causes benefitted from her kindness. I would like to express my sincere sympathy to her children.
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