My heart is broken. My role model, mentor and friend is gone....I am at a loss of words to express what this actually means. Elizabeth was a beacon of light for all, whether you knew her or not. She made people's lives better because of her positive, unselfish and giving energy.
Elizabeth's love, compassion, kindness touched everyone who ever crossed path with her. Her energy and enthusiasm for life was contagious. Her power to give of herself so genuinely and appreciate the smallest blessings of life always amazed me.
Over the last 15 years, Bijay and I have had the honour to build a friendship with Elizabeth and Ivan. I say this with the utmost meaning and sincerity; it was truly our honour.
Her life was about health, wellness, giving, caring, thankfulness, gratefulness and love.
In the last few years, I have travelled less to Global Conventions and so we chose to keep in touch by writing to each other. I last wrote to her on that Monday. I wasn't expecting a reply but just letting her know that I was thinking of her. Whenever I posed a question, she would “meet” me right there, and share her experience, never judging but always guiding and taking me to a place higher. She had this gift. When you spent time with Elizabeth you walked away being a better person, irrespective of what the conversation may have been around - relationships, health and wellness, mental health or parenthood.
I am a better person today because of my time spent with, communicating with and being friends with Elizabeth.
Thank you, Elizabeth for being my friend and being such a positive influence in my life.
I wish I could reach out & hug you - I will miss you dearly, x
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I had the pleasure of meeting Elisabeth Lynette Misner and that was two years ago when I met her, it was very kind every time we had a chance to talk, it was always a smile. It's not easy. This time for the family. We think God will give us the strength for this moments.

Dear Beth.
Too bad you had to leave our world.
We wish you a very good journey. 

In Poland, November 2019, we spoke briefly, where you showed warmth and genuine interest.

Dear Ivan, a lot of strength and love during this difficult period.

I will always miss you, you are kind and big heart.

Beth was the representation of the soul of our organization. Not only the business part of it, but the human relations and helping others, is the driving force of the things we do. She lived that message as no other, and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts will also be with Ivan and the family that suffered this terrible blow. May they find the wisdom and the power to carry forward her work and ideas.

Fred van Zwieten On behalf of Team BNI Den Haag, The Netherlands

Elisabeth made the world a better place and my world is better because of her. She was a light in everything she did and although I'd only see her once a year, was always greeted with a big smile and a bigger hug. Her passion for helping people was always in the forefront and she will be greatly missed. Definitely a Loveatarian!

One of the most beautiful souls I have met indeed is Beth Misner.

So warm, so caring and she always remembered every single interaction we had in the last so many years and especially more so was when we met at the BNI Global Convention, Bangkok two years back and in Bangalore last year when she was in person at the BNI Bangalore Members Day and further to that on 08 August 2019 when I went to Leela Palace, Bangalore, India to meet them both for Beth’s spiritual journey.

Unbelievable that she is gone forever. May her soul rest in peace.

To me it is a big personal loss of such a kind hearted soul.

Rest in Peace, Beth.

Dr.Sudhir Anand, Ph.D.
BNI Millionaire
Bangalore, India.

It was last year August 2nd 2019, we got an opportunity to meet both Ivan and Beth at Bang- bangalore members day. It was actually a last minute decision to go and we got in through final minutes of registration. It was a destiny to meet her.She was very loving and humorous all the time when we team of four was with her along with my wife waiting for ivan misner. Though the interaction lasted only for less than an hour, it is a memory forever to be cherished. A great inspiration, yes she will continue living in our hearts.

Beth Misner was a wonderful and kind woman. Me and my family had the privilege of getting to know her better in Portugal during a BNI conference. Her caring and loving manner had a tremendous attraction that will last for ever in our minds. We will miss you Beth, but never forgotten. Much strength to Ivan and the entire Misner Family

Fico com a linda lembrança da Sra. Beth Misner quando a conheci na conferência Global BNI, em Varsóvia.
A presença da Sra. Beth Misner em minha vida foi encantadora e ela viverá para sempre - a vida em si não morre.

I met Beth a few years back on a cruise and and both Ivan and Beth were down to earth sincere individuals. I remember Beth had so much zest and was full of life. She invited me to join her in an exercise session and spoke about diet and health. Beth was truly an inspiration to all and had an infectious smile that would light up a room, or should I say a town. Mark and I are shocked and saddened to hear about her passing and will continue to pray for her family during this sad time. Heaven just gained a beautiful angel and when I look up to the sky I feel honored to have a blessed soul looking over us. RIP Beth, you will be missed by many.

I was honored to have met and worked for Beth. She was a blessing. I'm thankful that she got me up before sunrise during the national conference to teach us Qigong. She taught me the simple concept of a healing deep breath. Now when I stop and take a deep breath, I will think of you Beth. Your legacy will live on.

There is no more beautiful word than knowing how to say thank you. ❤️
Thank you for everything, thank you for everything, thank you for always being there with your example, with your kindness.
I will never forget the answer to my email inviting you to visit Assisi...
I will not forget emails the first time we spoke to Baveno, your spontaneity, your energy, your sweetness.❤️
Thank you for your trust when you visited Umbria with Ivan ...
With Ivan you were a model couple to follow....
Thank you when you told me yes, as speaker at Tedx Coriano 2019.
From Austin to Coriano!!!! From the United States to Italy, to Romagna, to Rimini, the birthplace of Fellini! ❤️
To tell your story ...
1600 people, entrepreneurs, students, inspired by your speech.
That speech that with Daniela's translation I made my brother listen to who was fighting against cancer.
Thank you for the example that will remain forever tattooed in my heart ...
Have a good trip Beth...
And a big hug and sincere condolences to Ivan and children.
Davide and Tamara.

Beth-
My coach, my friend and my mentor. Your light and honesty was always a presence in my life. In Dallas we bonded, “I saw you”. Enjoying the time we had together will be the guiding light to eat right, work out and never let an illness define you. I will miss book club and your unique and spiritual outlook on everything. Even though I saw you on zoom I still needed a hug. The last time I saw you was at our goodbyes in Dallas, you were packing the truck like a champion in Tetris. Last hug as you slid into the drivers seat, your glasses on in full concentration mode. Ivan at your side in the passenger seat, his arm on the open window like the end of a 1950s movie. Off into the sun you rode. I love you my pink sister. You are loved and missed.

I remember meeting Beth about 9 years ago. I was nervous and wondered if I would have anything to talk to such a worldly woman about, Immediately I was comfortable and felt as if I had known her forever. Of course, the conversation turned to kids. We both had 3. I saw her each year at at the conferences and always had a great one to one with her. In between we would share ideas on how to bring the Foundations work to our region and create awareness. A few years ago during a conversation with Beth at a conference I shared the my daughter Katie was having problems with seizures. She listened in such a caring way and shared some thoughts but it was what she did next that I will never forget. I told her Katie was having some tests a couple days after we would return from conference and she reached out to me a couple of days later to see how it went. WOW! I will never forget how that made me feel. That she made time to check and see how my daughter was with all that she had going on in her own life. She was so kind and thoughtful. I will forever miss her and her kindness!

Not trusting in God I have difficulties accepting the fact that the life of such a wonderful human being has come to an end so soon. This is so unfair, why her and not all the crazy dummies in the world putting the world in danger before and sooner.
Beth and Ivan have been mentors and role models for me during all these years, I had the privilege to be accepted in their room as a friend, I remember all the laughing during the French lessons with Beth, her eagerness to learn, her humility and generosity. She has been a great support when we decided to start the BNI Foundation in France, and it was so easy and simple to collaborate with her.
Thank you Beth for what you were, for what you've done, for the love you've given all these years to Ivan, to your children. We will all miss you, you will not be forgotten, and be sure that we will be there for Ivan so he can face life without you, as this must be such a challenge to overcome, no doubt the most difficult he has to face. 

During my first Global Conference I had the privilege to Meet The Founder(s) wife. Beth was a remarkable woman, who touched so many lives. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are for you Ivan and the ones around you at this difficult time.
Beth will be remembered with her amazing smile and her strong sprit.

Stephan Floor
Team BNI Zeeland West-Brabant
The Netherlands

Beth was such kind soul and so compassionate, in a moment you could feel her presence and full attention. In 2015, when we held a conference in Québec city, Beth wanted to make sure she could communicate and connect with the French speaking members. So, on occasion, she would call me to say hi and chat for a few minutes... In French of course, she wanted to practice outside of her language coaching sessions. That will remain one of my favorite moments.

With the passing of Beth the World looses a Sparkle and gains an Angel.
During several Conventions I have had the privilege to meet her and be inspired by her. To me she was the personalization of Givers Gain. Her passion to Co-found the BNI Foundation and how she started Business Voices after the terrible shooting in Charlottesville impressed me. Impressive was also the love between Ivan and Beth and their kids and Family. I wish them comfort from so many dear memories of this exceptional ordinary Woman.

My team and I of BNI Zuid Centraal The Netherlands empathize with you in the loss of your loving wife. We’ll miss her dearly. I must say in the run-up to every conference we looked forward to her appearance and her positive contribution to BNI and to the education of children.

We think about you in these difficult times.

Warm greetings,

Andreas Floor & Team

Jeff Ensinger BNI Peoria IL

I only talked to Beth a couple of times during my 15 years going to US Conferences but you could tell she was the strength of BNI. I got that that feeling from Ivan because he would start talking about her and I don't think he actually realized he was. There's a big hole that can't be filled. We'll miss her. 

It is hard to establish a deep connection with someone who doesn’t speak your language, but Beth made it easy. Her eyes brought us joy and she had the ability to make you feel at home with a smile.

I am deeply grateful to have been able to met her and I will never forget the days we spent together in Rome.

She was, to me and to all women in BNI, an example and an inspiration.
During her life she brought life to the people around her; we are left with the gratitude to having to meet and loved her and we know that her light will keep shining on us.
Rest in peace, Beth, we will continue the path you started in your honor and with all love and positivity possible...


Difficile stabilire una connessione profonda con chi non parla la nostra lingua nativa... ma con Beth era così facile! Il suo sguardo che parlava, così inclusivo e il sorriso contagioso: tutto era così naturale e profondo. Sono grata di averla conosciuta e non dimenticherò mai i giorni insieme a Roma: così allegra, così curiosa e così profondamente umile.
E' stata per me, ma credo per tutte le donne di BNI, un faro ed una ispirazione costante.
Così tanta luce e così tanta vita in pochi anni e noi avremmo voluto più tempo per poter ancora gioire della sua presenza così solare...
Ci resta la gratitudine per averla conosciuta ed amata e la convinzione che la sua luce continuerà ad illuminarci e a proteggerci.
Riposa in pace Beth, noi quaggiù continueremo la strada che ci hai indicato, in tuo nome e con tutto l'amore possibile....

Beth Misner left a wonderful legacy in this world, a legacy of love and support. we always remember her happinness and her smile, yes She always Have a smile for us, always! May her soul rest in peace. Love from Portugal .

Beth was a bright light indeed, and she was generous at sharing the light... to let (and help) others shine around her. Ivan and Beth were perfectly matched and they brought out the best in one another.
With love and light...

The news of Beth's passing was devastating to me. Very unexpected. I will always remember her as someone who truly cared about doing good in the world, and doing good to others. The light on the earth is forever slightly dimmer with her passing.

Chet Melcher BNI Wisconsin,
What a wonderful women. My best memory is with Her and Ivan was with my wife and I in a breakout session about being married and both partners are BNI Directors. I learned a lot about Ivan that day as Beth was so wonderful with words we were all laughing it is a precious memory.

Gone too “Soon”. Since I joined BNI Dubai, I always had heard of Elisabeth Misner for her Humanitarian efforts ( BNI Foundation ). It caught a soft piece of my heart and always used to Admire her for that and wanted to meet her one day. Little did I know, within a year I would meet her at the Mumbai Members Day personally and interact with this calm, loveful soul. Each and every word was so softly spoken, her words still whisper in my ears. What a fine women she was, despite healing from cancer; so positive, so down to earth. She told me to read my book Healing can be easy, healing begins in the kitchen & I did. Both the books were a life changer for me personally. She always was an inspiration for me. Disheartened to hear a sparkling sweet soul go so soon. With all my love and prayers of Gods blessings for Elisabeth, rest in eternal peace.

Epitaphs, in ancient Greece, where tributes to virtues that were shared during an event of a loss of a person that brought great contribution to the community, society and left a footprint or inspired others. Epitaphs were events of purpose and positiveness, reminding all what are the important things in life, though the lyrics, words in found in Epitaphs are a great inspirations for the humanity.
For the same purpose and for all of us honoring our dear Beth Misner, allow me to share a link with the Epitaph of Sikilus, the oldest found music piece on earth, (1st of 2nd century AD)

While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and Time demands his due.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seikilos_epitaph

It is hard to believe that Beth is no longer with us. But her beautiful heart and soul will always be with us. She was the one that made you always feel special and was so supportive of a lot of small women businesses. She shared her struggles and her passions she became a dear friend. Thanks for everything you gave to all of us.

Touching Lives... Elisabeth was taken too soon from her work, though God obviously had different plans. She lived many lives in her one short life and maybe that's why God made the decision he did. Elisabeth lived a dozen lives compared to most as she continued to give to herself only for the reason of giving to others. At present, she is at peace I am sure.
My sorrow and heartbreak goes out to Ivan and family. Though with respect to Ivan, Elisabeth was his world. I do hope that Ivan has the strength and courage to lean on all of us through this time and beyond as we have had the strength and courage to lean on Elisabeth and he for decades.
Peace to all, as there is a hole in our hearts that may never mend with the exception of visions of Elisabeth's vibrant smile and kind heart.

So many beautiful pictures, each and every one of them radiant with love and heart. I will miss you dear friend. I am grateful for the precious gift of time spent together with you. ♥️

It is rare to meet someone who is universally loved and respected by a worldwide community. Beth Misner was that person, proven over and over again at conferences, BNI Foundation events and pretty much everywhere she went. Always cheerful, always a fountain of networking knowledge from hanging around with that guy who followed her around. A wife, a Mom, a friend to everyone. Hugs at conferences and help for anyone who needed it. We will miss you Beth. You made our world better.

For so many years we have been meeting — twice a year — at the gatherings of the Transformational Leadership Council. Best selling authors and teachers in abundance, but for me the wisest, kindest, most compassionate and intelligent person there was always Beth. I cherish all those breakfasts and lunches and dinners we shared, and I know we are all better people for the light Beth has shone and still shines on us. A rare and precious soul, and a warrior of love.

Elisabeth was the love of my life. She was my soulmate. She brought color to my black and white world and it will never be quite the same.