ELIZABETH EVA ROBERTS, beloved wife of the late Richard John Roberts passed away peacefully at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale on Friday April 28, 2023 at the age of 97 years.

Born in Durban, South Africa to English parents, Betty moved to England in her early years. During WW2, she trained as and became a Nurse’s Aide. She met Jack during those years and they married in 1947. 1949 saw their first daughter (Angela) born. In 1952, they emigrated to Canada and settled for a short time in Drayton Valley before moving on to Edmonton. Betty worked at the Aberhart Sanitorium in Edmonton as a nurse’s aide until the birth of their second daughter, Kathleen, in 1957. She and Jack purchased homestead land north of Drayton Valley and settled there in the late 60’s. Always a care giver, Betty started work again, as a nurse’s aide, at the Drayton Valley Hospital. She remained there for many years.

After the death of Jack in 1992, she moved into Drayton Valley. Betty remained in Drayton Valley until the mid-2000’s, when she moved to Coaldale, Alberta. Betty met many new friends in the senior’s community in Coaldale but never lost contact with friends and neighbors from earlier times. An avid collector of many things, Betty was always thrilled to show off her room at the Lodge to prospective new residents. Betty loved knitting, gardening and reading but was always willing to stop and visit over a cup of tea.

Betty is survived by daughters: Angela (Fred Bickerstaff) and Kathleen (Tim Kjorlien); grandchildren Jim and Brian Bickerstaff; Marie Salton, Landis Kjorlien and Trevor Kjorlien; nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to Dr. Justin Steed and all the staff at Sunny South Lodge for their compassionate care.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

 

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• Date : 2023-04-28
• Location : Coaldale, AB