Mrs. Betty Ann Lewis
February 3, 1935 - August 21, 2017
Mrs. Betty Lewis of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on August 21, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Norman; children Jim (Carol-Ann) Lewis of Edmonton, Colleen Lewis of Calgary; her loving granddaughter Suzanne; sisters Bernie Rudderham and Elaine Brown; brother-in-law Boyd Lewis of Jamaica as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her parents Jennie and Archie Chorley; brothers-in-law Earl Rudderham and Arthur Brown as well her special nephew-in-law Michael Redmond. Betty was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan later moving to Edmonton with her family where she completed her high school diploma. Following high school Betty attended secretarial college which guided her future career with Imperial Oil, Spy Hill Jail, Calgary Board of Education, University of Alberta and University of Calgary. Betty married Norman on September 3, 1955 and they lived in Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Ponoka, Yuma then retiring in Water Valley and finally settling in High River. Betty and Norman travelled extensively with their motorhome throughout Canada and the United States. Betty was not fond of air travel but was able to make a couple of trips to Jamaica to visit her brother-in-law Boyd. Betty loved sewing and was very well known for her Halloween costumes that she sold at the High River Farmers Market. Betty was actively involved in the United Church of Canada as well as many community initiatives including Rowan House in High River and other charitable causes while in Yuma. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Rowan House Emergency Shelter in High River www.rowanhouse.ca (Box 5121, High River, AB, T1V 1M3). A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held on Friday, September 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the High River United Church. To send condolences and view Betty’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (403.652.4242).
Mrs. Betty Lewis of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on August 21, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Norman; children Jim (Carol-Ann) Lewis of Edmonton, Colleen Lewis... View Obituary & Service Information