MARGARET ELIZABETH (BETTE) SMITH-EGAN

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MARGARET ELIZABETH (BETTE) SMITH-EGAN Peacefully, at home, with family nearby, "Bette" passed away June 25, 2002. She will be sadly missed by her two sons, and their families, Robert Prescott (Bob), married to Maggie, their children, Jennifer, Julia and Rob; and David Thomas (Dave) and his children, Lance and Terra. Also left to mourn her passing is her sister Linda Unick of Edmonton, AB. Bette is also survived by sister-in-law Mary Opal Smith and brother-in-law Michael Ewanchuk. Bette was predeceased by her parents, Bert William Martin and Eleanor Mae Clark; and two husbands, Thomas Goldwyn Smith ("T.G.") who died in 1982 and Terrence Patrick Egan (Terry) who passed away in 1999. Born in Winnipeg, Bette joined the Royal Bank after completing Business School in 1945. A year later she married her first husband "her boss" T.G. and the newlyweds took up residence in Steinbach where T.G. was the Manager of the bank for 22 years. Both his sons were born in Steinbach, Bob in 1948 and Dave in 1951. A stay at home Mom, Bette is much remembered as a fixture at most local sporting events following her three men from one sporting event to another. When T.G. retired in 1968, the couple moved to Winnipeg. Winters were spent "South" mostly in Arizona. Four years after T.G.s death in 1982, Bette met Terry and the two married in 1990. In Terry, Bette found a wonderful companion. Travelling extensively and both relishing Jazz, the two spent 12 very happy years together. Terrys family and friends became Bettes friends. Bette will be remembered for her love of family and friends and her passion for travelling and Jazz. A celebration of her life will take place on Sunday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Krahn and the staff at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Larry Hirst Chaplain, Anne Plett and Debbie Harms, Southeast Regional Health Authority, and to Carolyn, Christine and their excellent staff of W.R.H.A. Palliative Care Program. Special thanks to the many friends of Bette and her family for your prayers and thoughtfulness. Donations may be made in Bettes memory to the Bethesda Foundation for the Chemotherapy Ward or Palliative Care, P.O. Box 939, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0. The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2002