Betty was born in Tokyo, Japan on May 22, 1919; she passed away with her family by her side on September 2, 2011. She is predeceased by her husband, Jim and her sisters, Clara and Tinker. Betty will be sadly missed by her sons, Brian (Dennise), Bruce (Janine) and Kevin; her sisters, Eileen and Dal; her step-great-grandsons; her nieces, nephews and their families.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated at St. John the Divine Church, 1611 Quadra St, on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
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Susan Nesbitt and Donald Proudlove
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Marti Martin-Wood Dear family of Betty,
I knew her from our USC Canada group. We always met at her house on FoulBay and then at the condo. Organizing sweaters to sell for fundraising. We always had lots of laughs, and Betty was such a positive, luminous, compassionate soul…we just really loved her.
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Harinder Betty I will miss our weekly tuesday afternoon meditations and then with tea we reflected on our deep thoughts and got some giggles in there too for good measure ….we often shares about our childhood memories of growing up in Japan….it was a special friendship full of much appreciation for the human journey guided by divinity. She often spoke of her family with so much fondness…..my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Betty was such a bright light.
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Jim and Gwen Cutt We have known Betty for many years through Self-Realization Fellowship. She was a wonderful person with a terrific sense of humour and the ability to share her stories of her life so enthusiastically. We will miss her very much.
We regret that we will be out-of-town and unable to attend her service but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Gwen and Jim
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Marina Emmond George and I send our love and prayers to you at this sad time. Your Mom was such fun. I remember wallpapering their bedroom and a friend painted several rooms in the old house. Happy memories.
Since we have lived in Sidney many years now we lost contact.
Remembering Bruce and your trip to Prince George in the 80s.
Sorry I wont be able to attend the service and greet you all. Our sympathy. George and Marina Emmond.
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Dallas Chapple I will miss Mrs. Davies and our chats on the street when she was walking from her condo. to shop. She knitted a lovely outfit for my Bear as well! Such a bright, positive, sweet person with a wonderful sense of humour!
With hugs from,
Dallas and Len Chapple and, of course, Bear
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Gail Faherty Dear, dear Auntie Betty – you will be missed. Brian, Bruce and Kevin – we will be thinking of you and wish we could attend on Saturday. Hugs from Gail, Matt, Brent and Heather.
A great adventurous, humorous lady has left us but we know she had a very fulfilling life and that gives us comfort.
Our sincere condonlences to all the family.
Susan Nesbitt and Don Proudlove