BETTY JEAN KNOWLTON

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BETTY JEAN KNOWLTON Betty Jean Knowlton, widow of Hugh John Knowlton, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on August 12, 2006. She is survived by her children; Catherine Gallacher and husband David of Oregon; Bruce Knowlton and wife Margaret of Surrey, BC and Joanna Knowlton and husband Jim Tokarchuk of Winnipeg. She is also survived by grandchildren, Brooke Knowlton and David Tokarchuk and her brother R.V.B. (Bill) Burgoyne of Lagoon City, ONo. She was predeceased by her grandson, Bruce Knowlton in 1994 and husband Hugh in 2000. Betty was born in Edmonton on November 17, 1922 to Edna and James Burgoyne. In 1932, she moved with her family to Winnipeg, where she graduated from Kelvin High School in 1939. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandon College in 1942. While at Brandon College, Betty met Hugh and they were married in 1945. They had been married almost 55 years at the time of Hugh's passing in 2000. After a short time living in Sarnia, Ontario, Betty and Hugh returned to Brandon. In addition to raising her family, Betty became active in the community. Her community service continued throughout her lifetime, including involvement in IODE, volunteer work with the Brandon Music Festival and the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation. The latter included many happy hours working with her friends at the Nearly New Shop . In 1976, Betty and Hugh moved to Victoria, BC where they lived until 1993 when they returned home to Brandon. During their years in BC, they enjoyed many adventures on their boat The Wasagaming . They continued to come each year to their cottage at Clear Lake, a place that remained one of the great joys of Betty's life. Betty was able to spend time there this summer, enjoying her family and her many cherished friends at the lake . Betty was a devoted, loving and kind daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was also blessed with many dear friends, both lifelong and more recent. Their dedication throughout Betty's life, and especially in her last days of illness, is a testament to those friendships. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the second floor of the Assiniboine Centre and the fourth floor of Brandon Regional Health Centre for their care and compassion during Betty's final illness. A private family graveside service will be followed by a memorial service at Central United Church, 327-8th Street, on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Shannon McCarthy officiating. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. Arrangements are in care of: Brockie Donovan Phone 727-0694 Fax 726-1297

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2006