Oct. 30, 1923 - Jan. 2, 2014
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Downie Wilkie on Thurs., January 2, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, George Wilkie in 2003.
Betty was the youngest child born to Robert and Helen Reid in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. In 1942 she married George who was a pilot in the RCAF in WWII. She immigrated to Canada as a war bride in 1943 where they eventually ended up in Vancouver, B.C. She worked for Eaton’s Dept. Store until they moved to the Cariboo in 1954. She loved to curl, bowl and especially, golf. Betty spent her winters holidaying in Mexico or Hawaii. She was a very bubbly, feisty lady who had a deep love for her family, friends and pets (Bailey and Suzie). She is survived by: her daughter Diana Richards (Dale), son Bill (Sherrie), daughter Georgia Gay Wilkinson (Roy) and son Reid; eight grandchildren: Dawn Richards, Dallas Richards, Shane Wilkie, Robyn Logan (Steve), Trever Wilkinson (Ashley), Dean Wilkinson (Trish), Travis Wilkie and Adam Wilkie; seven great-grandchildren Brayden Dykman; Caitlyn, Sara and Jack Logan, Madigan Wilkinson, Kayden and Ava Wilkinson; plus several nieces and nephews.
There will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA are appreciated.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.
entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243
Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com