Elizabeth "Betty" Eacrett

Obituary of Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Eacrett

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November 4, 1923 – November 23, 2021

 

Betty passed peacefully at the age of 98, at Ivy House in Invermere, B.C. with her loving family at her side.

 

Betty was born on November 4, 1923, in Saskatoon to Thomas and Anna Magill. She eventually moved to Mission, B.C. where she met and married George. After one year in Bella Coola, B.C., where their first child was born, they returned to Mission in 1946 where they lived until they moved to Invermere, B.C. in 1962 where they raised their seven children.

 

Betty enjoyed an independent and active golden years. She loved her many years volunteering at the Thrift Shop and the Food Bank and was recognized by the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society for 50 years of membership. She was also a very active participant in life at Columbia Village Gardens where she resided for the past 15 plus years.

 

Betty's family and many friends, both young and old, will miss her love and friendship and her wry sense of humour.

 

Betty is survived by her children Linda-Anne Lambert (Bob), Bart (Cheryl), Warren (Terri), Paul (Diana), Keith (Julie), Brenda Semeniuk (Wes), grandchildren Erin (Matt), Ryan (Denise), Blair, Jorja, Nicole, Zak and Jake, great grandchildren Myan, River and Aira.

 

She was predeceased by her husband George (1991) and son Ronald (1987).

 

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring/summer.

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com

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