cronkite dead
While her husband was overseas reporting for United Press during much of World War II, she worked for Hallmark, publishing a company newspaper that also was distributed to members of the armed forces, Sukman said. [1]
Walter Cronkite met his future wife, born Mary Elizabeth Maxwell, while they were both working at radio station KCMO in Kansas City, Mo. [2]
In addition to her 88-year-old husband, she is survived by two daughters, Nancy and Kathy; a son, Walter III; and four grandsons. [3]
“I attribute the longevity of our marriage to Betsy’s extraordinary keen sense of humor, which saw us over many bumps (mostly of my making), and her tolerance, even support, for the uncertain schedule and wanderings of a newsman.” [1]
At the end of the war, she joined her husband in Brussels, Belgium, and later accompanied him to Moscow, where he worked for two years as chief correspondent for UP. [4]
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[1] Cronkite’s Wife Betsy Dead At 89 - wcbstv.com
[2] Cronkite’s Wife Betsy Dead At 89 - cbs11tv.com
[3] Cronkite’s Wife Betsy Dead At 89 - wcco.com
[4] Cronkite’s Wife Betsy Dead At 89 - cbs5.com