Betty Bateman

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Bateman
Born: February, 1930
Died: July, 2023

Mom passed away July 7, 2023 at the Kerrobert Health Centre, where she was treated with exemplary loving care. Mom was predeceased by her husband Ken Bateman, her mother and father (Olive & Clinton Smith, Perdue), dad's parents (Myrtle & Dan Bateman, Kelfield), and her sister-in-law’s families, (Fred & Laureen Summach & Doug & Myrna Rasmussen) and her good friend, Faith Weese. She is survived by her kids Barry, and Dianne (husband Gord) and family, granddaughters Candice & Ashley, great grandson Billy, several nieces born Summach (Colleen, Cheryl, Shawna, Candy, and Marnie) & Rasmussen (Lynn & Al).

Mom came to Kelfield after Normal School for her first job as teacher where she met and married dad, her longest as farm wife, a decade as school bus driver, and occasional post mistress helper. Mom was independent and deeply valued her friendships. She was able to drive and look after herself until she was over 90!

A memorial was held at 2 pm, July 22, 2023 at the Kelfield Community Hall.