ELIZABETH MORRISON NELSON (BETTY BROOKS)

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ELIZABETH MORRISON NELSON (BETTY BROOKS) Beloved wife of the late Hjalmar Nelson, passed away at Birch Lodge Personal Care Home, Hamiota, on Sunday, December 18, 2005. Betty was born April 4, 1922, twin sister of Bill. Betty was the second daughter of Ben and Eugenia Brooks, in a family of five boys and two girls. She took her schooling at Hamiota. Then she worked as a telephone operator in Hamiota for a few years. She then moved to Winnipeg where she was employed as a waitress. During this time she met Hjalmar Nelson. They were married December 2, 1950. Betty later worked at Manitoba Health Services, where she remained until her retirement. Due to failing health, Betty returned to Hamiota in 1997 in order to be near her family. She settled into Park Residence, and then later moved into Birch Lodge Personal Care Home. Betty is survived by her brothers, Harry (Jean), Bill (Eunice), Norval (Rosalie); sisters-in-law, Ellen Johnson, Kay Brooks, and Mae Martin; brother-in-law Roy (Connie) Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Gene Brooks; husband Hjalmar; brothers, Earl and Franklin; sister Marion McNiven; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A service to celebrate her life was held at Campbell Funeral Chapel, Hamiota on Wednesday, December 21 at 1:30 p.m. with Barbara Rediker officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winnipeg. For those so desiring, donations may be made in Betty's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, B-727 10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4G7 or to a charity of one's choice. Messages of condolence to the Nelson/Brooks family can be emailed to campbells@inetlinkwireless.ca. Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota were in care of arrangements. (204) 764-2744

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 2005