Bettie Doreen Buchanan passed away at Mt. Cartier Court, Revelstoke on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the age of 81 years.
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 Miocene 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) Ranital 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.
A graveside service will be held at Miocene Cemetery on June 4th at 11:00 am.