BETTY JANE GOULD

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BETTY JANE GOULD It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our Mom, Betty, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Fred and Ruby Thibedeau of Esponola, Ontario. She is survived by her two daughters Jaye Read of Kelowna, Lesley Powell (Ken) of Vancouver; son Eddie Gould (Shelby) of Toronto; two grandsons Jared Powell and Lincoln Powell (Phalyn) of Vancouver, and sister Marilyn Smith of Florida. Betty is predeceased by her husband Eddie, son-in-law Peter Read, grandson Kenny Powell, brother Roy, and sisters Neressa Cameron and Carol Hooey. Betty ventured to Winnipeg to begin her career and that is where she met the love of her life, Eddie, who was her boss. Betty loved music, riding and playing hockey for the Pimm Hill Bullets and later figure skating at the Winnipeg Winter Club. She also took up golf while dating Dad and they enjoyed playing for many years at Niakwa and St. Charles Country Club. When her children were older she became an enthusiastic trader in the stock market and made many friends in the Tuxedo Investment Club. She loved going to Vegas and to say she enjoyed going to the casino was an understatement. She loved cooking for her family and friends and we all shared fantastic meals that she would spend hours preparing. Mom and Dad enjoyed many summers at their cottage at Falcon Lake, Manitoba and winters in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The times spent at these homes gave our family very fond memories. They travelled the world and had some great adventures. Betty and Eddie were a great team for 65 years; Betty's love of life will be missed by all who knew her. Many thanks to the caring staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home and Dr. Peter Cosmann. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation-Cardiac Fund, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com Phone 250-860-7077

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2014