1944 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Betty Edkins, beloved mother, daughter, sister and wife on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the age of 69.
Betty was predeceased by her husband, Morris Edkins, March 24, 2004. She will be lovingly remembered by her good friend Joe Maloney and her two daughters: Margie and son-in-law Troy Lycan, and grandchildren Kesslyn and Kinnon Lycan; Tracy and son-in-law David Fahey , and grandchildren Karsyn and Brooke Fahey.
She is survived by her siblings Lois (Waldie) Rankin, Carol (Waldie) McKenzie, and Brian Waldie, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Stuart Waldie.
Betty had a career in nursing and worked for many years at the Lac Du Bonnet Health Centre where she was an amazing care giver and healer of the body and heart. Betty was known for the sparkle in her beautiful eyes, for the kindness in her heart and for her love of a good joke and laugh.
She will be sorely missed, but forever fondly remembered, by many.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Thursday, July 25 in Lac Du Bonnet at the Community Hall from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27 at the United Church in Cartwright, Manitoba at 1:00 p.m., with procession to Clearwater Cemetery followed by a reception in the Clearwater Community Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6.
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Jim and Gail Hartry
We first met Morris and Betty in Pine to Palm, we have shared many happy times with Betty over the years , we will always remember her smile and laugh. Rest in Peace Betty
Margie and Jim Murdock
Our condolences go out to Betty’s family and Joe. We will really miss her smiling face and personality during winters at Pine to Palm.
Lorraine Makinson
My heart goes out to Betty’s family, she was such an inspiration to all that knew her. She will be remembered always by many.
Gaye and Archie Sutherland
So very, very sorry to hear of this wonderful ladiies passing . She will be so missed by all who knew her. Sad thoughts are with all the family.
Ed and Shirley Zacharias
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Betty’s family and friends. We got to know Betty this winter in Texas and were saddened to hear of her death. She always had a cheery smile, friendly personality and will be missed by all.
Dave and Gwen Griffith
We send our heartfelt sympathy to Joe and all the family.Betty was a great gal and will be sadly missed.
Donna Wiggins (McMechan)
Margie and Tracy and families I was so sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many happy memories of both your Mom and Dad from when they lived in Deloraine.
One of my fondest memories of your Mom are from my highschool prom many years ago. Your Mom was all excited to help me get dressed and couldn’t wait to curl my long straight hair. Needless to say the curlers got tangled in my hair and we had to cut them out of my hair before the big event.
I was of course in tears as was your Mom. The standing joke for years after when I saw your Mom was “here Donna, let me curl your hair for you”. Your Mom always had a twinkle in her eye and was quick to laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Randy and Dawn Schramm
It was a great shock to hear about the passing of Betty.What a wonderful person she was. Her smile and happy personality will be missed.Our thoughts are with Joe and her children.
Doug & Helen Fenwick
Our thoughts are with Joe and Betty’s children at this time. I am sure you will be remembering all the great memories you have of her as she was always smiling and enjoying her friends and family.
Wayne and Sharon Skotheim
Our deepest sympathy to all of Betty’s family and Joe and his family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. We have many memories.
Ted and Judy Drabik
our condolences- we knew Betty and Morris in Gillam- great people
Blair Davidson
We were very sad to here of Betty’s passing, Betty was our father’s and husband’s cousin, and though we did not see her too much, we always knew of her and her family. She was part of our Cartwright connection which will always be special to us.
Our condolences go out to Joe and Betty’s family
Blair, Mark, Kent and Scott Davidson
Marian Davidson