Elizabeth CALDWELL

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CALDWELL: Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Caldwell, April 9, 1931 – July 22, 2015. Surrounded with love of family and friends, Betty Ann Caldwell died serenely on July 22, 2015 at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. Betty Ann is survived by and will live on in the hearts of her eldest brother Elwood Caldwell (Flossie) and younger sister Phyllis Leslie, as well as by her goddaughter Shaunna Morgan Siegers (Don) and her ‘grandson’ James. She is also survived by Helen and Bob Orr, Agnes and Clive Morgan, John and Naomi McLeod, Bev and Karen Ridd, and many cherished nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her father Charlie, mother Marion, brother-in-law Bob Leslie and in March 2015 by her elder brother Keith Caldwell. Betty Ann was born in Dauphin, MB and raised in Gilbert Plains. She remembered her childhood as a wondrous time, filled with family, community, church, education, sports and music; through out her life summers were spent at the family place at Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park, where she worked at the golf course clubhouse in her teenage years. Betty Ann graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Education (1953) before returning to Gilbert Plains to teach science at Brickburn High School, and then in Souris High School for two years. While in university she was chosen by Crossroads Africa to participate in a summer work project in Kenya. Following her tenure in Souris, Betty Ann furthered her studies at the United Church Training School in Toronto.Upon her return to Manitoba, Betty Ann gained employment as a guidance counsellor with the Department of Indian Affairs in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. While furthering her education later in life she was awarded a gold medal for highest standing in education (1966). Upon post graduate work in library sciences, she ended her education career as a teacher librarian at RB Russell Vocational School in Winnipeg. Betty Ann was an adventurer. She especially loved hiking, biking, canoeing, and cross-country, downhill and telemark skiing. She travelled the world and thrilled in trips to many remote reaches of Canada. She was a charter member of the Grey Hares and enjoyed their activities. Betty Ann loved books, learning and was an accomplished musician and clown. Her love of the outdoors was rooted in her summers spent at Clear Lake where she was an integral part of the community since the 1930’s and she continued to venture to the family cabins until last year. She also made lasting contributions to her community through teaching, photography, music, speaking and volunteer work, touching many lives. We remember and rejoice in Betty Ann’s long life, filled with love and pride in family and friends. Betty Ann’s family and friends extend their gratitude to nurses, aides and doctors on the 5th floor north of Grace Hospital for their skill, dedication and compassion. More thanks go to every one of the wonderful and caring staff at Sturgeon Creek 1 Retirement Residence. There will be a memorial service held at Sturgeon Creek United Church 207 Thompson Drive at 2:00 Friday August 7th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Plan International Canada or the United Church of Canada two charities Betty Ann supported faithfully.

As published in Brandon Sun on Aug 01, 2015