1934 – 2015
Bettie Doreen Buchanan passed away at Mt. Cartier Court, Revelstoke on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the age of 81 years.
A Memorial Service will be held from the Chapel of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke on Monday morning, August 31,, 2015, at 11 am with family and friends officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in memory of Bettie.
Bettie was born on January 19, 1934, in Aylmer, Ontario, and had been a long-time resident of Williams Lake prior to her move to Revelstoke 26 years ago. She was an avid softball player and played for the Miocine Meadow Muffins for many years. Bettie loved to dress up and enjoyed wearing her red hat and red shoes. Family was her life and she loved every moment spent with each family member. Bettie was predeceased by her son Bob in 1982, her husband Bert and sister Pat in 1999 and her daughter-in-law Carol in 2002. She is survived by six children: Vickie Tompkins of Revelstoke, Valerie (John) Ranftal of Nanaimo, Louise Biagini of Port Stanley, Ontario, Tim (Elaine) Buchanan, Paul Buchanan and Andy Buchanan all of Revelstoke; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; four siblings: Shirley, Donna, Barb and Richard as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Bettie’s obituary notice at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke
