[NFBF-L] The Passing of Beth Bowen Dyal

[Sherri Brun]

I’ve have such admiration for Beth Bowen. When I joined the Federation, she served on  the national  board of the NFB, as well as president of the NFB of Florida .  She and her husband Jim introduced me to the Nfb and got me involved! I will never forget her! She truly advocated selflessly for blind people and changed what it means to be blind in Florida and throughout the nation! She will be missed and her contributions are very much appreciated by me! My condolences go out to The members of the Jacksonville chapter, her family, and all those who knew and loved her throughout the years!

Sherri

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> On Oct 23, 2021, at 11:56 AM, Judith Hamilton via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Kaye,
> Thank you for sharing this information. I was able to share this information with Carol, one of our chapter members who was born and grew up in Jacksonville. She knew Beth and Jim and also had worked as a medical transcriptionist. Condolences to the family and the Greater Jacksonville Chapter.
> Peace and Hope,
> Judy Hamilton
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>> On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 4:42 PM Kaye Baker via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> It is with great sadness and a profound sense of loss that the NFB of Florida Greater Jacksonville Chapter announces the passing of Elizabeth (Beth) Bowen Dyal on October 4, 2021 at the age of 81. 
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>> Beth played a pivotal role in the formation and growth of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, the Federations 45th Affiliate, founded on November 14th, 1970 as the Florida Association of the Blind. She and her husband Jim took on leadership roles, (including those of President of the Jacksonville Chapter), one of the Affiliates four charter chapters. Beth served as an invaluable member and leader not only in Florida but on a national level as well.
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>> Active in local, State and National politics, she was a strong and steady voice championing those issues that affected the blind. Beth, along with her late husband Jim Bowen, was instrumental in passing legislation to help the blind participate more on an equal footing with the fully sighted.
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>> She mentored and advocated on behalf of blind individuals who had issues in dealing with various rehabilitation agencies, the Social Security Administration and private employers. Beth also instilled in the people she mentored self-reliance and taught her mentees how to advocate for themselves.
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>> Beth lived a full and active life and never let her lack of eyesight keep her from accomplishing her goals. She raised four children, was active in her church, was well known in local and State politics, supported women's concerns, blindness issues and was employed full-time as a medical transcriptionist. 
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>> Beth leaves behind a loving family, as well as a host of friends and colleagues, both inside and outside of the Federation to treasure many fond memories of her and all of her wonderful accomplishments.
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