Elizabeth “Beth” Hundey

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to both Mr. Sandford and Percy.

I wish I could have said thank you one more time. Thank you for being one of my most formative mentors. Thank you for paving the way for others to continue your incredible work. Thank you for leaning into your passions for teaching, learning, and climate justice to inspire others. You've touched the hearts (and brains) of so many. Thank you.

Thinking of you, Seneca, and all the family.

Sending condolences and prayers of comfort to Beth’s family!

Sanford and Hundey families, We are saddened to hear about the passing of Beth. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Seneca, we know there are no words to express how much you are all hurting right now, but please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We will always remember Beth’s wonderful smile and cherish the times we spent together at your wedding. Beth was such a kind and generous person, and we will miss her dearly. Uncle Frederick, Aunty Desiree, Sherri, Richard and family are here for you. With deepest sympathy and love, Forte Family

Sandord and Hundey families: My colleague at the Teaching and Learning Centre at Western was a true light - for education, for humanity, for the environment, and most of all for her colleagues and family. Through the sharing of stories about our time with Beth, her memory and that light, will not fade. I am sending my sincere condolences on the loss of this wonderful human. <3

Hundey and Sandord families, accept my condolences. The news of Beth's death was a shock and very devastating. Beth was full of life and energy, and her smile was infectious to anyone who encountered her. She was very approachable, and the only permission you needed to talk to her was to see her office door open. Beth believed in my abilities the first day we met and gave me several opportunities and academic resources as a student working with her to improve my knowledge in our shared interest in the environment. Praying for God's strength and blessing for the family and all loved ones through this challenging moment. Rest well, Beth.

Dear Hundey and Sandord families, What a shock to hear of Beth's passing. She was a truly wonderful human whose wide-eyed inquisitiveness and immense heart left a lasting imprint on those around her. As a former teacher of Beth, my many memories of her revolve around her in my history classroom at South Huron DHS. She was innocent, charming, funny, and just lit up the room she was in. She was horrified to find out that "no parking" in the 1950s was not about actually parking of a car. We still laughed about her reaction and her innocence about "parking" many years later. Though she thought she might want to be a history teacher herself after her time at SHDHS, she became hooked on geography at Western, and she went on to change so many of her own students' lives. It was a joy to reconnect with Beth over COVID and have her speak online to a geography class I was teaching about her love of paleolimnology and all that it entailed. My own students were enthralled by her knowledge and passion for the world around her. She made me so very proud to see her success as an educator, and I know that your pride in her is ten times my own. Beth was truly one of a kind and the world is a little darker without her in it. May your love and many wonderful memories help you through this terrible time. Thinking of you all. 🫂 Tracy McLennan

Sanford and Hundey families, Please accept my deepest condolences. Beth was an extraordinary person whose warmth, intelligence, and vibrant spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who met her. Her passion for learning, her dedication to her students and colleagues, and her love for nature and adventure were inspiring. Though words cannot ease the pain of this profound loss, I hope you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and the countless lives Beth touched so deeply. Her legacy will continue to live on through the memories you cherish and the values she carried.

My heartfelt condolences go out to your families at this time. Beth was just one of the very, very best humans. She had such a wonderful sense of humour, she was deeply kind, smart as heck, and driven with purpose to make the world a little bit better. I will always remember her adventurous and creative spirit, and will fondly remember a backcountry trip we shared. She will not be forgotten.

Rick: I was so deeply, deeply saddened to learn of the death of your daughter, Beth. Such a gifted, many-talented, smart and athletic person she must have been. And, above all, she sounds like a person who really enjoyed life. I'm quite at a loss to express my sadness as I believe that there would be absolutely nothing worse for a parent than to lose one's child. May blessings and blessings pour upon you and the whole family.