Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Obituaries
From Jan 22, 2014, page B5 - Richmond Times-Dispatch at Newspapers.com: [2727]
ACUFF, Lysbeth Lee Burcham “Beth,” passed away Friday, December 6, 2013, from complications stemming from pneumonia. Beth was born August 31, 1937, in Springfield, Mo., to James and Ruth Burcham. She lived in several places during her childhood, but returned to Springfield to graduate with honors from Central High School in 1955. After taking time off to raise her family, she returned to school, earning her B.A. in Anthropology from American University. She then completed her graduate studies at the University of Maryland, earning her Master’s in Applied Anthropology in 1986.
Beth worked at several prominent archaeological excavations in the U.S. while in school, including the Paleo Indian site at Shawnee Minisink, PA, the Cahokia Indian site in Illinois, and Harper’s Ferry, WV. The Department of Historic Preservation hired her following her master's education to serve as Chief Curator for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She helped oversee and organize the Department's move to its current location on Kensington Avenue, as well as being instrumental in the design of their artifact storage facility and conservation laboratory. Upon her retirement, she took a job with Versar, Inc., to coordinate the extensive archaeological collection at Ft Lee, VA. She arranged tours for visiting dignitaries and school children alike in her effort to promote historic archaeology in Virginia. Beth was also active in her local neighborhood. She moved to Church Hill in 1987 and became President of the Church Hill Association in 1994, as well as president of the J. Fullmer Bright Foundation. The Foundation played a crucial role in the beautification and preservation of several parks in the Church Hill area.
Beth is survived by two siblings, brother Tom Burcham and Becky Rappensperger. She has two sons, Robert Acuff and Nathaniel Acuff, and three grandchildren, Robert IV, Laura Acuff, and Isabel Acuff. A memorial service will be held for all friends and family at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at St. John's Church in Church Hill.
ACUFF, Lysbeth Lee Burcham “Beth,” passed away Friday, December 6, 2013, from complications stemming from pneumonia. Beth was born August 31, 1937, in Springfield, Mo., to James and Ruth Burcham. She lived in several places during her childhood, but returned to Springfield to graduate with honors from Central High School in 1955. After taking time off to raise her family, she returned to school, earning her B.A. in Anthropology from American University. She then completed her graduate studies at the University of Maryland, earning her Master’s in Applied Anthropology in 1986.
Beth worked at several prominent archaeological excavations in the U.S. while in school, including the Paleo Indian site at Shawnee Minisink, PA, the Cahokia Indian site in Illinois, and Harper’s Ferry, WV. The Department of Historic Preservation hired her following her master's education to serve as Chief Curator for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She helped oversee and organize the Department's move to its current location on Kensington Avenue, as well as being instrumental in the design of their artifact storage facility and conservation laboratory. Upon her retirement, she took a job with Versar, Inc., to coordinate the extensive archaeological collection at Ft Lee, VA. She arranged tours for visiting dignitaries and school children alike in her effort to promote historic archaeology in Virginia. Beth was also active in her local neighborhood. She moved to Church Hill in 1987 and became President of the Church Hill Association in 1994, as well as president of the J. Fullmer Bright Foundation. The Foundation played a crucial role in the beautification and preservation of several parks in the Church Hill area.
Beth is survived by two siblings, brother Tom Burcham and Becky Rappensperger. She has two sons, Robert Acuff and Nathaniel Acuff, and three grandchildren, Robert IV, Laura Acuff, and Isabel Acuff. A memorial service will be held for all friends and family at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at St. John's Church in Church Hill.
Spouses
FatherRobert Lester ACUFF Sr (1909-1997)
MotherElsie Ione PRYOR (1913-1985)
Marriage12 Jun 1958, Kirkwood, MO [2107]
ChildrenRobert L
Nathaniel James (1968-)