BETTY JOYCE STEEN

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BETTY JOYCE STEEN

(nee CAMPBELL)

October 17, 1940 - June 14, 2024

Betty Joyce Steen, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024. Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and devoted community member.

Betty was born on October 17, 1940, in Killarney, MB to parents Douglas and Mary Campbell. Betty spent her early years in Killarney and Brandon and completed her education in Medicine Hat before pursuing a career in the secretarial field. Despite her work there, Betty longed for Manitoba and her extended family. A job opportunity arose, and Betty accepted the offer from Carnation Foods in Carberry to work in the plant offices. This allowed her to meet and eventually marry the love of her life, Byron. Betty and Byron were married in 1968 and they settled on to the family farm near Gregg, where she chose to leave the workforce to fully dedicate herself to the farm and raising their two sons, Blaine and Blair. Betty managed the household and supported all the farm work that needed to be done. During the harvest she moved her office to the combine which she drove for many seasons.

Betty ably supported Byron in his endeavours and still had time for her own. She was recognized by the Carberry community both as volunteer and citizen. Betty was deeply involved in her church community, where she faithfully served as a board member, Sunday School treasurer, food cupboard coordinator and any other capacity they needed. Betty planned and organized the lunch after the Christmas Eve service for many years for everyone to enjoy. Betty was also a member of the Carberry Royal Purple, Carberry Memorial Hall and Carberry Health Auxiliary. Betty was extensively involved in both the construction and renovation of both the Carberry United Church Hall and the Carberry Memorial Hall kitchen.

After their retirement from farming, Betty traded a combine for a lawnmower helping to cut the larger and larger areas of grass Byron deemed necessary to maintain. Betty and Byron travelled visiting Atlantic Canada, Alaska, Branson, Victoria and riding the Rocky Mountaineer. Eventually making the big move to town, they were welcomed by the community at the Lyons’s Estates. Betty cared diligently for Byron as his health declined, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to family until his passing. She continued to reside in Carberry until shortly before her passing at the Neepawa Health Centre on June 14, 2024.

Betty is predeceased by her parents, uncle Stewart, aunts Jean and Jessie, sister Jessie and her husband Byron. She leaves to mourn son Blaine (Lisa), son Blair (Marla) and grandchildren Brodey, Miles, Grayson, and Ellas. She is also survived by brother Norman (Bernice) Campbell, Sister in laws Linda Steen and Pat Steen as well as many nieces and nephews.

Betty’s legacy of love, service and dedication to family and her community will be remembered and treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Betty will be deeply missed by her friends, family and community. May she rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carberry United Church or the Carberry and Area Foundation.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 22, 2024, Jun 22, 2024