Elizabeth "Betty" Engstad

ENGSTAD _ Elizabeth (Betty) Ida passed away peacefully with family at her side at the age of 89 on September 9th, 2006. Betty is lovingly remembered by sons Philip and Peter, their wives Carolle and Sonia and grandchildren Tania, Tracy, Jeremy and Kai. Betty was a graduate of the University of Victoria and spent 40 plus years teaching school in the Cariboo, Burns Lake, and in Nelson at her beloved Hume School. The most important things in her life were her family and the children she taught. Often while shopping in Nelson she would be approached and remembered by former students. Betty had a thirst for traveling which was a life long adventure with favorite locations being France and England, where she enjoyed live theater and music. She also enjoyed traveling in the Kootenays and often would take friends on day long road trips and nature walks. A giver not a taker, she believed strongly in giving back to her community and served on the hospital and library boards and other volunteer organizations. The family is tremendously grateful to the entire staff of Jubilee Manor where she resided for her final years. She was treated as "family" and received exceptional care, compassion and love from the entire staff. A family gathering will be held to celebrate her life.