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Janice · 03-16-2005, 02:50 PM

65 years of marriage. Prayers to Walter Cronkite and his children.

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Wife of Former CBS Newsman Cronkite Dies

NEW YORK (AP) - Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Cronkite, the wife of former CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite, has died, the newsman's assistant said Wednesday. She was 89.

She died of complications of cancer Tuesday night at the couple's Manhattan apartment, said the assistant, Julie Sukman.

Walter Cronkite met his future wife, born Mary Elizabeth Maxwell, while they were both working at radio station KCMO in Kansas City, Mo. They married in 1940, and shortly afterward she became women's editor of the Kansas City Journal-Post.

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.

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. The couple eventually moved to New York. He joined CBS in 1950.

In his 1996 biography, "A Reporter's Life," Cronkite wrote: "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."

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy and Kathy, a son, Walter III, and four grandsons.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete on Wednesday morning.

*MIBabe03* · 03-16-2005, 02:52 PM

That's sad. R.I.P.

snl75 · 03-16-2005, 04:47 PM

that is really sad i just finshed rereading cronkites autobio last and his love for mrs. cronkite was very much in eveidence thughout the book my heart goes out to him and his family.

Jrnygrl · 03-16-2005, 05:08 PM

My sympathies to Mr. Cronkite and his family.

Mr. Television · 03-16-2005, 05:27 PM

That is very sad. R.I.P.

MsOrange · 03-16-2005, 06:14 PM

bossradio93 · 03-16-2005, 09:24 PM

Saw the story at another board. I didn't hear the story at all today since the two biggest stories of the day were: 1.) Scott Peterson guilty verdict and 2.) Robert Blake acquittal of all murder charges.

ABlairican Pie · 03-17-2005, 09:24 AM

That's sad. She lived a very good long life. How old is Walter Cronkite, btw?

Rhiannon · 03-17-2005, 10:07 AM

Brent88 · 03-17-2005, 10:13 AM

That's sad.

Miss Golden · 03-17-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

That's sad. She lived a very good long life. How old is Walter Cronkite, btw?

I think he is turning 89 sometime this year, I thought he had died until I saw him on all the news programs after 9/11/01.

Hollow · 03-17-2005, 02:35 PM

i thought the title said something about cookies.

EricIdlefan · 03-17-2005, 04:59 PM

RIP for Walter Cronkite's widow!!

Sammy Reed · 03-22-2005, 01:14 PM

I just found out last night that Walter Cronkite's wife, Betsy, died on March 15, just a week ago. They were just 15 days away from their 65th wedding anniversary.
Condolences to Walter and the rest of the Cronkite family.

03-16-2005, 02:50 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Wife of Former Newsman Walter Cronkite Dies 65 years of marriage. Prayers to Walter Cronkite and his children. --------------------------------------------------- Wife of Former CBS Newsman Cronkite Dies NEW YORK (AP) - Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Cronkite, the wife of former CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite, has died, the newsman's assistant said Wednesday. She was 89. She died of complications of cancer Tuesday night at the couple's Manhattan apartment, said the assistant, Julie Sukman. Walter Cronkite met his future wife, born Mary Elizabeth Maxwell, while they were both working at radio station KCMO in Kansas City, Mo. They married in 1940, and shortly afterward she became women's editor of the Kansas City Journal-Post. 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. 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. The couple eventually moved to New York. He joined CBS in 1950. In his 1996 biography, "A Reporter's Life," Cronkite wrote: "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." She is survived by two daughters, Nancy and Kathy, a son, Walter III, and four grandsons. Funeral arrangements were incomplete on Wednesday morning.

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snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	that is really sad i just finshed rereading cronkites autobio last and his love for mrs. cronkite was very much in eveidence thughout the book my heart goes out to him and his family.

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03-22-2005, 01:14 PM	#14
Sammy Reed Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 403	RIP, Betsy Cronkite I just found out last night that Walter Cronkite's wife, Betsy, died on March 15, just a week ago. They were just 15 days away from their 65th wedding anniversary. Condolences to Walter and the rest of the Cronkite family.