Elizabeth Wood Knapp

Betsy was such a magnificent woman! She will be missed for her warmth, intelligence, insight and drive.  Her smile brightened a room. Her words made us sit and listen intently. My sincerest condolences to Bud and the entire family.  I hope the incredible memories she left will provide much comfo

Betsy was a remarkable woman and she served as a generous role model for so many of us. I first met her when I joined C-200 and we realized that were in the same 5900 Wilshire Building. She was kind and innovative. A talented woman loved by many of us who will miss her forever.

This morning I learned of the news, and Denica & I wanted to extend our best wishes and support at this time. It's with fond memories that we remember the time at your ranch with our kids, and spending time there with your and Betsy's company and conversation.  Others have said so many things about

Our sincerest condolences on the loss of such a special woman. We here at Decypher Technologies, Farr Shepherd and the entire team, have worked with Betsy many times and always found her to be a pleasure. You will be in our thoughts as well as the fond memories of Betsy.

Orrington, Haven and Evanston Township High School! Back then Betsy was just one of the girls, pretty, smart and giving! As a women, Betsy was intelligent, extraordinary and a philanthropist! "One of a kind". Your high school friends will miss you. RIP YMCA Kelly Club 1956-1960. Betsy-row 2 3rd fro

I can hear her distinctive voice and her laugh, and just cannot believe that she is gone. I can hear her saying something self-deprecating like "well, I don't know much about this but..." and then asking a question that got right to the heart of whatever obscure scientific topic we were discussing.

I was saddened to read of Betsy's death in today's Boston Globe - what a loss at a young age (hey, 74 seems young these days).  A delightful woman, full of ideas, purpose, and means, she was indeed someone for everyone.  Betsy and I came into contact many times during my years at the College, an

I'm heartbroken about losing Betsy. She was more than a good friend; she was an angel in my life. Betsy folded me into many of her education and philanthropic projects (Wellesley National Development Outreach Council for the last Wellesley campaign, the UCLA Foundation, among others) and gave me opp

My deepest condolences. What a remarkable woman, career, and life! Her legacy will live on brightly in our alma mater. Sincerely, Marisa Van Saanen (Wellesley '01, and Young Alum Trustee at Wellesley, 2001-2004)

Betsy made a substantial contribution to life and business especially women's issues and opportunities. She will be missed. My husband and I especially remember the wonderful stories around your ranch in Colorado and how much we enjoyed experiencing it with you. Larraine and Clive Segil

I benefitted from working with Betsy on committees at UCLA. She was an active participant with wisdom to impart, and used considered restraint in speaking when it was unnecessary! I only learned today, when reading the public comments, that she grew up in the same town as I did, Evanston, Illinoi

I had the privilege of managing 2 former Knapp interns, working with several others and the Knapp intern program, as well as attending an intern reunion a few years ago. It was an absolute delight to see Betsy with these recent alums, each remarkable in her own way, witnessing how the program she sp

I send you my deepest sympathies for your great loss. The Knapp family has been legendary in their generosity to Wellesley College. All of us in this small community have been touched by Betsy's legacy of support for her beloved alma mater.

When I think of those women who left an indelible print on my life...Betsy stands among the tallest as a fair-minded, thoughful leader and mentor, and path-breaking philanthropist at Wellesley College. It was a privilege to be in her orbit. Bety's grace and generosity infused everything she did, and

Betsy was always spreading good will and using her money for projects that made the world a better place to live and love. She did this with organizations and for individuals. She was a public figure, but always able to focus in intimate conversations. She combined heart and mind in such a gracio

It was a privilege to spend time with Betsy when she visited Wellesley, listening intently as she and Bud engaged the faculty in deep discussion about their research and teaching, seeing her meet and inspire the students she supported with her scholarship, and watching her joy reuniting with Kna