BETTY ANNE SHIBLEY

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BETTY ANNE SHIBLEY Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Shibley passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital on September 12, 2014. Left to mourn her loss are her four children; Maureen Shibley (Gerard Pelland), Colleen Seebalack, Michael Shibley (Susie Ramdahin), Karen Shibley (Gordon Rempel), nine grandchildren; Joan, Rachel, Jacqueline, Marc, Robert, Ryan, Sarah, Owen and Erin and one great-grandchild, Chloe, sister-in-law Wendy and nephews, Scott and Tyler, niece, Irene McMaster and best friend, Audrey McIntyre as well as a large circle of family and friends. Betty was predeceased by her husband Mel, her parents, Betty Flack and John Wyseman , brother, Don McKay, sister, Joan Johnston, half-sister, Pearl Hamilton Dyce and her beloved dog, Murphy. Betty was born in Winnipeg on November 7, 1930. After graduating from high school, she attended Normal School and, at the age of 18, obtained her teacher's certificate. She taught at various elementary schools including schools in Whitemouth, Bissett and Winnipeg. In 1958, she married Mel and retired from teaching in order to raise her family. Betty had many interests, she liked to sew, do petit point and needlepoint, knit, crochet and garden. She had an extensive knowledge of the various flora and fauna of Manitoba which she shared with her children and friends. She loved spending time at the cottage at Beresford Lake, swimming and boating in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter with family and friends. She taught table-top kindergarden to her children. She loved going to musicals and to the opera. She loved to travel and in later years, she travelled to Belize, Costa Rica, England, Bali, Spain and Hawaii. In the early 1980's Betty began attending the University of Winnipeg in the Faculty of Arts and in 1987 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. Her accomplishment was an inspiration to her children who all went on to pursue degrees in higher education. Betty was a kind, considerate, loving mother, wife and friend. She was very compassionate and was always concerned for the well-being of others, especially for those who were less fortunate. Although she suffered from significant health problems and pain in her last few years, she maintained a positive attitude and always showed her gratitude and appreciation for the support of others. The family wishes to thank the nurses, doctors and other support service staff on N1 South at Concordia Hospital for their dedicated and sensitive care of Betty. Special thanks to Connie Oberton of Homecare who always made mom laugh. Also Penny, Betty's neighbor at Concordia Village, for her thoughtfulness. Finally, many thanks to the friends and family who supported Betty and her family throughout this difficult time. Cremation has taken place. Betty's ashes will be laid to rest in the Shibley family plot at the First Presbyterian Cemetery in West St. Paul beside her husband, Mel. A Memorial Service for Betty will be held at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens at 4477 Main Street at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 22, 2014. A reception will follow immediately afterward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111
Publish Date: Sep 20, 2014

BETTY ANNE SHIBLEY Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Shibley passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital on September 12, 2014. Left to mourn her loss are her four children: Maureen Shibley (Gerard Pelland), Colleen Seebalack, Michael Shibley (Susie Ramdahin), Karen Shibley (Gordon Rempel), nine grandchildren: Joan, Rachel, Jacqueline, Marc, Robert, Ryan, Sarah, Owen and Erin, and one great-grandchild, Chloe, sister-in-law Wendy and nephews, Scott and Tyler, niece, Irene McMaster, and best friend, Audrey McIntyre, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Betty was predeceased by her husband Mel, her parents, Betty Flack and John Wyseman, brother, Don McKay, sister, Joan Johnston, half-sister, Pearl Hamilton Dyce, and her beloved dog, Murphy. Betty was born in Winnipeg on November 7, 1930. After graduating from high school, she attended Normal School and, at the age of 18, obtained her teacher's certificate. She taught at various elementary schools including schools in Whitemouth, Bissett and Winnipeg. In 1958, she married Mel and retired from teaching in order to raise her family. Betty had many interests, she liked to sew, do petit point and needlepoint, knit, crochet and garden. She had an extensive knowledge of the various flora and fauna of Manitoba which she shared with her children and friends. She loved spending time at the cottage at Beresford Lake, swimming and boating in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter with family and friends. She taught table-top kindergarten to her children. She loved going to musicals and to the opera. She loved to travel and in later years, she travelled to Belize, Costa Rica, England, Bali, Spain and Hawaii. In the early 1980s Betty began attending the University of Winnipeg in the Faculty of Arts and in 1987 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. Her accomplishment was an inspiration to her children who all went on to pursue degrees in higher education. Betty was a kind, considerate, loving mother, wife and friend. She was very compassionate and was always concerned for the well-being of others, especially for those who were less fortunate. Although she suffered from significant health problems and pain in her last few years, she maintained a positive attitude and always showed her gratitude and appreciation for the support of others. The family wishes to thank the nurses, doctors and other support service staff on N1 South at Concordia Hospital for their dedicated and sensitive care of Betty. Special thanks to Connie Oberton of Homecare who always made mom laugh. Also Penny, Betty's neighbour at Concordia Village, for her thoughtfulness. Finally, many thanks to the friends and family who supported Betty and her family throughout this difficult time. Cremation has taken place. Betty's ashes will be laid to rest in the Shibley family plot at the First Presbyterian Cemetery in West St. Paul beside her husband, Mel. A Memorial Service for Betty will be held at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens at 4477 Main Street at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2014. A reception will follow immediately afterward. Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111
Publish Date: Sep 18, 2014

BETTY ANNE SHIBLEY Peacefully, on Friday, September 12, 2014 Betty passed away at the age of 83 years. Longer obituary to follow. Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 338-7111
Publish Date: Sep 15, 2014
Publish Date: Sep 18, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 20, 2014