Elizabeth Kyle “Bette” Martin passed peacefully away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on April 25, 2007 at the age of 80 years.
Bette was born on July 31, 1926 at Armada, Alberta to John and Elizabeth Grant. She moved from Armada in 1938 to Vulcan where she worked at the Vulcan Post Office. Bette and her family endured the Depression beginning in 1930 but World War II had a significant impact on her life. She often recalled the telegrams that would come to the Post Office, telling families of the deaths of their loved ones overseas. Bette married Bob Martin in 1946. She accompanied her husband to various parts of Canada and Europe, Claresholm, Penhold, Montreal and Germany, as he was a member of the RCAF. Bette worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company in Calgary for 17 seventeen years. She was an accomplished dress maker and gardener.
Bette will be forever remembered by her son Robert, grand daughter Magen, niece Marilyn (Barry) Gore and sister Catherine McKay. She will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Kay Grant, numerous nieces, nephews and her special neighbors.
Bette was predeceased by her husband Robert on November 26, 1973, her parents John Grant (1959) and Elizabeth (1973), and her brother Alec Grant (1980).
The family wishes to thank Dr. L. Wade and the wonderful nursing staff at Vulcan Community Health Centre for their exceptional care.
There was no service at Bette’s request. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vulcan Cemetery with Sue MacDonald D.M. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Bette’s memory can be made to the Vulcan United Church Memorial Fund, Box 275, Vulcan, Alberta, T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.