Betty Slapak

SLAPAK

BETTY ELAINE SLAPAK passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the age of 85 years.

She is survived by her son Rob (Val) of Blairmore, grandchildren; Cody of Okotoks, Tyler “TJ” (Kelsey) of Bellevue, Jordan of Saskatoon, and Christina Carr of New Hampshire,

She is also survived by brother Ken Johnson; sister-in-law Norma Slapak; special friends Trevor (Buddy) Slapak, Gail Shellenberg and Oral Boychuk of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty is predeceased by daughter Shari Carr; brothers Doug, Gary, and Melvin; and sisters: Norma, Verna, Ruth, and Marie.

Betty was born in Taber to Henry Johnson and Christobel Savage Johnson. In her younger years, Betty worked at Telus. She then moved on to many other jobs including being part owner of the Pass Herald, worked for an accounting firm in Blairmore, a real estate company in Lethbridge, and an accounting firm in San Diego for five years. Betty went on a mission for the LDS Church for 2 years and was always an active member of her community. This included helping with the school board club, swimming lessons, genealogy, and the Eastern Star.

She had many interests like reading, golf, playing the piano, skiing, curling, and swimming. She supported children in all sports activities, and loved to travel. Most of all, Betty loved to be with family and was always interested in the activities of her grandchildren and doing church work. Betty was always there to help those in their times of need.

The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE EAST STAKE CENTRE, 4105 Forestry Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Bishop Michael Evans officiating.

Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m.

Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Gardens, Taber.

To send condolences, please visit www.generationsfh.ca

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