S. Elizabeth Atkins - S. Elizabeth Atkins died peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2015 in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband Ainsley, Elizabeth is the beloved mother of Cathy (Gordon), Madelaine, Jennifer (Francis), Elizabeth (David), Andrew (Colleen) and Anthony (Colleen); grandmother of Ralf (Miranda), Margit (Darren), Benita (Graeme), Neil (Nicola), Anthony (Pam), Ryan (Claire), Ainsley (Brent), Samantha (Alex), Amelia, Parker, Tess, Oliver, Hazel; great-grandmother of Kira-Anne, Cooper, Ian, Nicholas, Keysa, Marina, Maya, Gavin, Ella, Erika, Julia, Amelia, Kipling; and sister to Raye (Joe) and Frank (Connie). Elizabeth was a scholar who led her life with great dignity and independence. Above all, she was the loyal leader of our family, the backbone of our clan and we will deeply miss her. A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Helen's Anglican Church, 4405 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).
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January 26, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of my Aunt Betty. Betty was always an inspiration to me and I admired her so much. Her sister, my Mom, Raye Benning, loved and admired Betty so much.
Louise & Art Wilt
January 23, 2015
Anne & Gary White
Gary and I were very sorry to hear of the passing of my Aunt Betty. Although our personal contact was limited due to geographics, I know Betty to have been a wonderful, greatly admired woman. My mother(Raye) thought the world of her sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.
January 22, 2015
Nancy and Eric Morrison
We were deeply sorry to hear the news of Aunt Betty's passing ..........She was truly a great lady and we have many fond memories of the few times we were all together.......So sad distance keeps all apart as much as it does. Our condolences to all our cousins and their extended families during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.......
Love, Nancy and Eric Morrison,
Chris, Jeff and Andrew
January 22, 2015
Bob and Sharon Benning
My wife and I are saddened to hear of the passing of my Aunt Betty . We were able to meet her on a couple of occasions when she visited her sister Raye in Victoria . Betty exhibited a vibrant and intelligent personality . She loved life and people and will be sorely missed .
January 22, 2015
Steve and Liz Benning
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Aunt Betty. We remeber her hospitality to us at her condo on Granville Island when we visited out west. Our condolences to her family.
January 21, 2015
Rick Benning
I am deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Betty's passing. I think often of my Mom and myself visiting Betty while she lived in her condo on Granville Island and her numerous trips to the Island. Betty was so full of life and we enjoyed together many wonderful and interesting conversations. Aunt Betty will be missed.
January 21, 2015
Joe Benning
The Benning family was deeply saddened by the news of Betty's passing. Betty was a wonderful, intelligent, captivating person. I always enjoyed our occasional chat on the phone and seeing her when she would come to Victoria to visit her sister Raye (my mother). Betty was truly my favorite Aunt and I will miss her.
January 20, 2015
Suzanne Clark
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Mom and Dad (Frank and Connie Clark) also send their thoughts and prayers to all. They were very sorry to hear of her passing.
January 20, 2015
Beckie & Grant Stewart
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, Betty was truly the background of her great family, and will be truly missed by all who she touched.
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