MARIE “BETTY” ELIZABETH MILLER
(nee
MITCHELL)
May 13,
1923 – January 22, 2014
It is with sad hearts that the family
announces the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother “Betty” Miller on
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the age of 90 years.
Left
to cherish Betty’s memory are her children, Glenn (Lynne), Janis (Bill), Gerry,
Richard (Ingrid), Colleen (Bobby), Steven (Sharon) and Craig (Kim);
grandchildren, Wade (Kirrily), Sheryl,
Christopher, Cory, Cari-Ann, Gordon, Curtis, Brooke; great grandson, Will;
as well as by sister Christine Ferguson of Sarnia, ON; brother Hank (Winnie) of
St. Albert, AB; and sister-in-law Winnie Miller of Drayton, AB. She was
predeceased by her husband Edward (2008) of 60 years of marriage.
Born in Killarney, MB, Betty joined the Army
from 1940-1945 and so her adventure of life started. That training prepared her
to deal with her seven children. In 1951
she built her house on Davidson St. in St. James and made many lifelong
friends, until her passing. She enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee with her good
neighbours, where they would solve the problems of the world.
Betty’s joy in life was her family. With
seven children, she developed a love for sewing, and passion for cooking and
baking. Once her children had grown, she went to work for Eaton’s – the
downtown store until retirement. Betty became a member of the Eaton’s
Retirement Group and took many trips and was an avid participant in their
Travel-logs. Never one to be idle, she joined a bowling league, took aqua-size
classes, yoga and aerobics. Gardening was her pleasure and her gardens were
always beautiful. Her grandchildren were
her biggest enjoyment.
A Celebration of Betty’s Life will take place
on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Silver Heights United Church, 199
Garrioch Avenue at Mount Royal Road.
A very special thanks to the staff of Tower 7
and 3 East Wing at Deer Lodge Centre for their wonderful care and compassion
during her 7 1/2 month stay.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may
be made to a charity or organization of one’s choice.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care of
arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchape
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