ELIZABETH (BETTY) SPROULE

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ELIZABETH (BETTY) SPROULE January 1, 1915 - April 7, 2007 It is with the greatest sorrow that the family wishes to announce the passing of Elizabeth Sproule (nee Haberstock) at Fairview Home in Brandon, Manitoba on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Betty was born in Brandon, MB on January 1, 1915 to the joy of her parents Henry Haberstock and Phillipine (nee Reihl) Haberstock. Betty attended David Livingston School in Brandon. Betty worked at the Lyciam Café until the age of 19. It is at this time that she married Charles William Sproule. Betty and Charles remained happily married until Charles' passing in 1992. Betty and Charles moved into her family homestead where she remained until shortly before her passing. Betty's life was devoted to her family and her home, and Betty spent her entire life making sure that all members of her family were looked after and loved. In the early days money was short and Betty learned very quickly to make do with whatever her hands could make. This was very fortunate as it wasn't too long before a new family was in place. Betty was blessed to have had four children, Allan, Robert, Freddy and Carol. Sadly, Allan and Freddy both passed away in early childhood. Betty cherished her children and was equally as happy in subsequent years when they were married and had children of their own. Betty devoted more time and love than one would think possible to her children and grandchildren. In between caring for these special people, time was even found to pour a foundation for the basement of the house before Charlie got home from work, or complete the gardening, baking and canning! In about 1965 grandson, Garry, came to live in Brandon with Betty and Charles. This was a special situation in which Betty responded with her well known love and devotion. Garry grew up in the house under the direction of Betty and Charles and in these recent years became her primary care giver. Garry returned all the love and devotion to her, that she had given him as he was growing up. Betty's family came first in her life and all those that knew her were touched by that special something that she was able to give to them. Betty will be sadly missed by all those that have known her and more especially by her surviving family members, son Robert (Maria); daughter Carol (Doug); grandchildren Garry, Tony (Eileen), Tracy (Dennis), Todd, Ryan (Megan) and great-grandchildren Megan (Channing), and Jordan along with numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her husband Charles, two sons, Allan and Freddy and numerous brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 - 8th Street, Brandon, on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ted Jannuska of Redeemer Lutheran Church officiating. A time of viewing will take place prior to the service from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. All those in attendance will be considered honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery - Veterans' Section. A reception in Betty's honor will be held in the George Brockie Fellowship Centre (south side of Brockie Donovan) following the graveside service. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Betty's memory, may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation Heart Care Campaign. Thanks go to the home care workers who helped look after Betty in her final years, all the 3rd floor staff at the Assiniboine Centre, and all the staff at Fairview Home who made her last few months as comfortable as possible. Special thanks to close friend Susan Peters for all her caring and compassion during Betty's last months. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. Arrangements in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral Directors, Brandon (204)-727-0694 or 1-800-897-5694.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 09, 2007