ELIZABETH HARRISON
1900 — 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Betty Harrison announces her passing, surrounded by her loving family at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.
Left to mourn her are her three children: Debbie, Aubrey and Harrison of Kamloops, son Rick (Liza) of Redwater, Alberta.
Five grandchildren: Brandon Bishop (Alexandra), great granddaughter Eva of Quebec, Devon Bishop (Deanna), great granddaughter June of Kamloops, Travis Avramovic (Lindsay) of Okotoks, AB, Lindsay Harrison & Derek Harrison of Redwater, Alberta. Predeceased by her husband Jim in August 2015 and grandson Connor Avramovic, September 2011.
Betty was born in Hazelton, BC and raised in Terrace, BC. She met our father at a baseball game the May long weekend in 1957. From then on, they became an item. Our parents were married November 1, 1958. The following September their first child Debbie was born in Kamloops, BC.
In 1964, Aubrey was born in Terrace, followed 21 months later with the birth of their son Rick in Prince George, BC.
Family meant the world to Betty. She was very proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She was very generous to all of us, never wanting any of her family to go without. Mom hosted many family dinners most often cooking a turkey followed by a fabulous dessert. There were always good treats and baking in granny’s kitchen.
Betty was a hard worker. She kept a beautiful home, cooking, baking, gardening and canning. All the while working in retail, then at Overlander Extendicare Hospital as an Activity Aide, until her retirement.
Our mom loved to travel. She and our father took many bus tours (she didn’t like flying) and cruises or getaways in the car to visit family and friends throughout British Columbia and Alberta.
For a few years she was a member of the Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 serving as their chaplain and a time as their District Deputy President. She enjoyed her time as a Rebekah forging many lasting friendships.
Betty’s health deteriorated steadily in the last few months of her life. She didn’t want to leave but knew she couldn’t stay. There is a big void in our family and we will miss her immensely.
The family would like to thank the first responders, staff at the Royal Inland Hospital
Emergency department, staff on 7 North and staff at Marjorie Willowby Snowden Hospice House for their compassionate care of our mother and grandmother.
A special thank you to all the friends who had Betty in their thoughts and prayers and to Pastor LeeAnn Blackert for making a special trip from Kelowna to see her – this meant the world to Betty.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to Marjorie Willowby Snowden Hospice House in Betty’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
Service to be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
250-554-2577
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de ELIZABETH HARRISON
1900 — 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique