Betty Lou Carolyn Ramsey

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Ramsey on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Hale Ramsey; her children, LaVerne Berreth, Leslie Hanson, Lyle Berreth, Louisa Ramsey, and Dianna Rottaire; treasured grandchildren, Bradley (Christine) Goertz, Bev (Bryan) Primeau, Melissa Goertz, Melinda Goertz, Graeme (Kasie) Hanson, Rodney (Raphaela) Hanson, Taryn (Chris) Klein, Kristyn Rottaire, Ryan Rottaire, Sarah and Lindsay Berreth; adored great-grandchildren, Ethan, Aliyah and Reese Primeau, Owen, Aidan and Andrew Kuzyk, Calyx Fertuck, Abigail, Emmett and Lily Kryvenchuk, Liam Hanson, and the much anticipated, soon to be twin baby girls Klein; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and an endless village of those whose lives were fortunate enough to be touched by her.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Myrtle and Lambert Farr; brother, Leonard Farr and her precious mutt. Sandy; as well as her two best friends from childhood that she was forever getting into trouble and making memories with, Joyce Hagel and Bev Metzger.

Betty grew up in Airdrie, Alberta. She married and raised her children on a farm in Beiseker, later moved to Calgary and raised her children independently in Calgary. She worked for Gulf Canada until retirement, met Hale, and moved back to Airdrie where she enjoyed 35 happy years with the love of her life. She was surrounded by love and tremendous care in her final months.

Betty loved travelling, playing the organ, playing cards & bingo, bowling, and watching the Chuckwagons. She was an avid sports enthusiast. Betty was also known to her loved ones as an underrated commentator for professional curling games. Betty especially loved being surrounded by her family and friends at the Hill. She cherished her time spent with her 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Betty will be remembered as a woman of strength, unconditional love, abundant kindness, generosity, and her unfailing sense of humour.

A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the United Church, 212 -1 Ave NE Airdrie, at 1:00 pm, followed by a reception at the Woodside Senior’s Club, 411 Woodside Drive, Airdrie.

Any donations can be made in memory of Betty Ramsey to the charity of your choice.