My sincere condolences to you Julie and Gillian and your family. She was a great friend, so good and kind to me and my children. May her soul rest in peace eternally. I will never forget her. A true Christian!

Helen, Chris and Georgina.

It took me a while to share the sadness of the loss of Betty your mother, Julia & Gillian.

Betty to and for me was a great friend and mentor. Always had smile and ready "get going". We had many great times over the years, doing a variety of things and what stands out for me is a few things like listening to her relate her tales about conversations with cabbie.

Another is for many years she couldn't drive her car due to her Arthritis, so i became her driver, and when I was unable to drive her to an appointment, she would cab it, anyhow as I was driving her, at the end she would say kindly "would you mind pushing my buttons" (seatbelt) and then laugh. And that was "driving miss Bes". She was blessing to so many in all that she did. She is sadly missed.

Winnie Pearson

Betty & I shared times together some time ago, often it was a picnic. Betty loved picnics. Julia & Gillian I know you will miss your mother greatly; may the many memories of her smile & constant positive attitude together with her sense of humour put a smile on your face and in your heart. May you feel God’s loving arms around you during this time. God bless

Dear Gillian and Julia, Laurel, Melanie, and Darryl. I don’t really know what to say, I have so many thoughts and memories in my mind and in my heart. Betty was my friend, mentor, advisor, consoler, neighbour, landlady, and all around great Buddy. Everybody needs a “Betty” in their lives. I would be more sad if I didn’t know that she is in a far better place right now, and doing a happy dance reuniting with so many who have gone before her. She loved you girls with everything in her and her big aim was to be here long enough to see her grandgirls grow up. She has fought the good fight and she deserves the rest.

I’ll see you Betty.

I shared this memory with Gillian on the phone already, but wanted to post it for other family and friends of Betty. I met Betty at a church picnic at Westview Baptist Church about 13-14 years ago. We were sharing a table and enjoying a very yummy rhubarb dessert that someone had contributed to the potluck. I expressed my love of rhubarb and disappointment that I didn't have a plant. Betty said she had one and invited me for tea and to pick her rhubarb. I enjoyed my visits with Betty and was always encouraged by her warm smile and bright eyes. She was a special lady and will be missed. I doubt I will ever eat rhubarb without remembering Betty.

I remember your Mom visiting Ontario and just being filled with so much joy and laughter. My parents (June and Norm) recalled their last visit with her three years ago as being delightful. By living a life filled with kindness towards others, she leaves the world a better place. So thankful that she is not in pain anymore. Love, Shelley Yearley

Condolences from a second cousin of your Mother. My father Gordon Young was her first cousin. She used to write Dad letters all the time. I am sending prayers and hugs. It is not easy losing a mother no matter their age. Knowing she is pain free and in her heavenly home will help you through this. Rosemary Hall nee Young.

Betty was a wonderful person and we enjoyed her friendship over many years. She was fun to be with and she had a good sense of humour. She participated in Bible Studies and she prepared well. Betty knew the Bible and she was instrumental in leading others to a an eternal salvation. Betty was a important part of our SAGE Seniors Group at Westview. We are at peace knowing that she with Christ. We were always happy to give her a ride. Betty never complained and yet she certainly had some reasons to do just that. She was amazing! We will miss her.

In Christ's love with deepest sympathy,

Adeline and Ron Summach

Good morning, Gillian and Julia,

So sorry to learn of Betty's death but thankful she went peacefully and knew you right to the end.

She was a good friend and I have many memories of our times together in groups, at church, going downtown to Stampede events, visits to the Kerby Centre, accompanying her to have a wax treatment on her hands..... She headed up the Westview prayer chain for many years, was involved in the AfterCare prison ministry and Alpha and even signed up for our seniors' exercise program in 2018! Her perseverance and positive attitude through all the years with arthritis was a great inspiration to me and many others. I enjoyed hearing of her conversations with taxi drivers. She was a life long learner and always interested in helping others. She will be missed.

May God comfort you both and your families. Jesus will be sure to greet her with "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord."

Love

Harriet Mitchell

Gillian and Darryl, Julie and Laurel and Melanie....My hugs and prayers go out to you all as you navigate through this difficult time..

My big Sis will be missed by many....but most of all by you...she left the farm as a young woman...always told me how she fell in love with the mountains...and they kept calling her back...then she fell in love and built her life in the West....with some treasured visits to the homestead back in Ontario...

She loved all of you so much...I remember her so excited thru your own milestones of school, and marriages and then those two grand babes..( Grammas always rave about those) ........awaiting days when we can share hugs in person...

❤️ Aunt Bev and Uncle Keith.

Julia and girls and Gillian and Darryl. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Betty was funny and fun to be around. My son and I were in Calgary and had lunch with Aunt Betty And Julia. Aunt Betty will be missed.