Betty Alice Eamor of Vulcan passed away December 6, 2002 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 80 years.
Betty was born September 20, 1922 at Wahstao, Alberta. She received her education at Norwood High School. Upon graduation she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 16, 1942. She was stationed at several basses in Canada. In 1943 she met Melvin Eamor at Pierce Base Ft. McLeod. They married on the 17th of November 1944. Betty continued to serve until January 12, 1945. After Mel’s release they moved to Vulcan in April of 1945. Betty worked at several jobs in Vulcan, including the Vulcan Library, as a secretary/bookkeeper for Alex Grant and the Vulcan Golf Course. Betty moved into the Vulcan Extendicare in July of 2000, where she has continued to reside since.
Betty loved raising her family and sharing special times with them. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
Betty was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #21 and a chartered member of the Order of Royal Purple.
Loving mother of a son Harvey (Suzanne) and grandson David all of Thornhill, Ontario, a sister Olga Nehr of Stettler, a brother Walter (Anna) Kowalewsky of Vegreville, a sister-in-law Laura (Walter) Dann of Vulcan, numerous nieces and nephews.
Betty was predeceased by her husband Melvin on September 14, 2000, her brother Johnny and her parents.
Funeral Service Thursday December 12, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at the Vulcan United Church with Lee Spice and Padre Doug Barrie officiating.
Color Party Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #21.
Casket Bearers David Eamor, LeRoy Brandon, Ed Zilke, Donald Houlton, Dayton Williams and Don Larkins.
Interment Vulcan Cemetery, Field of Honor.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Betty’s memory could be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 485-2633.
E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.