Obituary of Betty Kathleen Roe

(nee Blacker)

September 20, 1925 - September 23, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom, Betty Kathleen Roe at the age of 87. Betty was surrounded by her three loving daughters whom she adored, when she passed away peacefully and in comfort.

Betty was born in Orillia, Ontario to Bessie Laidlaw Blacker and Clark Wallace Blacker, and passed away September 23rd, 2012 in Invermere, British Columbia. Betty moved west with her husband W.G. (Bill) Roe in 1953 where they raised their three girls in true Calgary fashion; including horses, ballet, skiing, Girl Guides, and holidaying in the Kelowna, Shuswap and Windermere Valley areas. Betty was a beautiful singer, enjoyed reading, writing and playing bridge. She loved to entertain and her Irish Coffee parties were always a hit.

Betty loved to learn and participated in many activities and volunteer societies, some of which included the PEGG Wives Club, The Canadian Club, The Red Hat Society, Meals on Wheels, and Welcome Wagon. She loved politics and campaigned for the Progressive Conservative Party. She also taught English as a second language. Betty worked many years as a bookkeeper with Summit Engineering Sales in Calgary and later with a ballet studio.

Betty is survived by her daughters; Judy Roggeman (Paul), Bonnie Roe Johnston (Keith) and Sheri Roe-Leroux (Ron), and her six grandchildren; Sean, Kevin, Alexandra, Scott, Dixon and Quinncy. Nana, Grammy, Ninny, and Betsy will be missed by all and will be remembered for her kind, loving and charitable nature.

A special heartfelt thanks to her doctor of 2 years Dr. Johnson, and also Dr. Gooch, Dr. Mannheimer, the Invermere and District Hospital staff and all the amazing nurses that enabled her to pass with dignity whilst carrying the burden of Alzheimer's Disease. Mom loved her home, made comfortable by the home care providers, and Adrienne at Columbia Gardens. A very special thank you to our private homecare provider Karen Nyrose, who helped us tremendously.

A family gathering with close friends will be announced at a future date. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or to the Windermere Hospital Auxiliary in Betty's name. Please forward your condolences to: Betty Roe Family, P.O. Box 807, Fort Langley Stn. Fort Langley, B.C. V1M 2S2.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com