Elizabeth Lillian Weddell
October 12, 2023
In Loving Memory
Elizabeth Lillian Weddell
Elizabeth Lillian Weddell of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on October 12th, 2023 at ninety-six years of age. She is survived by her children; Michael (Dianne), Murray (Carla), Sheila, Christopher (Susan), Geoffrey (Debbie). Her grand children; Hilary, Evan, Tia, Tanis, Kara, Jamie, Matthew, Miranda, Drew, Morgan. Her great grand children; Charlotte, Thomas, Heather, Michael, Kirsten, Geoffrey, Peyton, Kellen, Memphis, Billie and great, great grand daughter Zoe. Her youngest sister Aileen (Bill) of Victoria, B.C.
She was pre-deceased by her son, Bruce, her grandson Brendan, sisters Sheila and Jean and her husband of sixty-seven years Ted Weddell.
Born July 1st, 1927 to Reginald and Elsie Rutherford she was raised in Kelowna. She married in December 1947 at St. Michael’s All Angels. She moved to Toronto then Vancouver where Ted taught high school. He re-enlisted and they were posted to CFB Trenton for ten years. Moving to Kamloops in 1966 she worked as a reporter for the Kamloops Daily Sentinel later becoming the editor of the Modern Living section. Betty then became the administrator of Kamloops United Church. Mum and Dad enjoyed their time at the cabin on East Barriere Lake for twenty years. Barriere became their home in the 1990’s and then they moved back to Kamloops.
Mum was especially proud of receiving her BA in English from the University College of the Cariboo in 2000. Betty was vital and curious until shortly before her death. She will be truly missed by her family and friends who will have a picnic in her honour when the wildflowers bloom in the spring.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Gemstone Care Centre. Memorial donations may be made to the Kamloops Adult Learning Society
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
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Dear Mike, Dianne, Hilary and Evan,
I’ve just looked at the notice of your mom and grandma’s passing. I’m glad you have each other as you adjust to the future without a special mom and grandma. I’m sure she treasured each one of you and that you can take a memory of that love with you into the future.
Warm hugs to all of you,
Glenda
To dear Geoffrey, Your mother had quite an extra ordinary life. Many accomplishments, interests and wonderful family and no doubt surrounded by love. I do remember you well, Geoffrey. I had many exceptional students in my teaching career – you were one of them. Have a wonderful picnic in the spring with all your family to celebrate your mother’s beautiful life. Elaine Webber (Jeffery)