Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Bateman
born Feb, 1930 – died, Jul, 2023
Mom passed away July 7, 2023 at the Kerrobert Health Center. Where was treated with exemplary loving care. Mom was predeceased by her husband Ken Bateman, her mother & father (Olive & Clinton Smith, Perdue), dad’s parents (Myrtle & Dan Bateman, Kelfield), and her sister in law’s families, (Fred & Laureen Summach & Doug & Myrna Rasmussen) and her good friend, Faith Weese. She is survived by her kids Barry, and Dianne (husband Gord), Candice, Ashley, and grandson Billy and family, several nieces born Summach (Colleen, Cheryl, Shawna, Candy, and Marnie) & Rasmussen (Lynn & Al). Mom came to Kelfield after Normal School for her first job as teacher where she met and married dad, her longest as farm wife, a decade as school bus driver, and occasional post mistress helper. Mom was independent. And deeply valued her friendships. She was able to drive and look after herself until she was over 90! There will be a memorial at 2 pm, July 22, 2023 at the Kelfield Community Hall.