ELIZABETH "BETTY" CAMPBELL

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ELIZABETH "BETTY" CAMPBELL Suddenly, on May 9, 2003 in Minnedosa Hospital, our Lord and Saviour wrapped His loving arms around Elizabeth "Betty" Campbell and lifted her to home in Heaven. Elizabeth "Betty" Campbell was born on March 15, 1925 in Mikado, SK. Her parents (deceased) dad, Stephen Bodnaruk and mom, Malvino (nee Zwaricz) raised seven girls and two boys on a little farm in Mikado. Betty loved growing up on the farm, helping with many chores and running and playing in the meadows. She attended McKay School in the Bowsman area. After attending school, Betty moved to Minnedosa, MB to live with her sister, Nellie Stahan. Betty married Ken Worth in 1946 and they made their home in Newdale, MB. They were blessed with four children; Keith, Carol, Sheila, and Maureen. Betty later moved to Minnedosa to work as a manager and cook. While in Minnedosa, she married Ernest Montgomery in 1978. Ernie passed away from Parkinsons in 1996. Betty became friends with Bill Campbell and they were married in Minnedosa in 1998. Having a lot in common, they did much for others in the Minnedosa community. They also enjoyed bowling and singing with the Mary Hearts Choir. Betty was a member of the Legion Auxiliary. She loved belonging to the Search & Rescue organization and participating in the Reenactment of the North West Mounted Police historic activities. She was a longtime supporter and participated in the Horticultural Society. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Bill Campbell; her son, Keith (Pam) Worth; daughters, Carol Worth, Sheila Henry, and Maureen Wait; grandchildren, Jim Henry, Brenda Henry, Derek Osse, Landen Worth, Donaven Worth, and Christopher Wait; two stepdaughters, Angie Campbell and Desi Campbell. She is also survived by her brother, Nester Bodnaruk; sisters, Mary Rubachuk, Anne Michalkow, and Vivian Jaworski. She was predeceased by her brother, Rorest Bodnaruk; sisters, Nellie Stahan, Lillian Gabora, Helen Hywarren; and her son-in-law, Grant Henry. Funeral service was held at the Minnedosa United Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2003 with Rev. Shawn Ankenmann officiating. Interment followed in the Minnedosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to The War Amps, 1 Maybrook Dr., Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, #3-824-18th St., Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, Minnedosa, MB, 867-3868.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2003