Betty Ann Jacobson
May 18th, 2020
It is with sadness that we share that Betty Ann Jacobson passed away at home Monday, May 18, 2020, near Beiseker, Alberta surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born in Calgary, Alberta November 28, 1965. She was the youngest of three siblings and grew up on a farm west of Beiseker, Alberta.
After High school she attended PAA, Walla Walla and Loma Linda University graduating with a degree in Occupational Therapy (O.T). She worked as an O.T first in Grande Prairie, Alberta, then Foothills Hospital and Didsbury Hospital in Alberta. She was an excellent O.T who, when providing care for her clients, always went the extra mile. She was conscientious, thorough, kind and cared deeply for her clients.
Betty married DJ (who as Betty would say “all other guys were boring until I met you”) in Calgary, Alberta on December 29, 2002. They lived in Calgary briefly before building a home in Airdrie and then moving out to the country in 2008.
She was incredibly talented and creative. Her love of gardening came from working with her mom in the garden as a child. She loved to cook/bake and host large gatherings for friends. This talent was also evident in her card making. She loved to give joy to others by making them home made cards which were masterpieces! And she loved to teach others how to make cards. She was affectionately known as Miss Betty, teacher, and Auntie Betty to her students.
Betty had a great love for animals which started as a small child on the farm and continued throughout her life. Her most beloved fur family were Scooby and Smokey-Postum.
She was also the happiest when she was behind the lens of her camera. Betty loved to go out into nature and take pictures of all of God’s creatures and creations.
Betty was a woman of God who lived and shared her faith in the Lord Jesus with those around her and helped others who were struggling in life who had questions and were interested in knowing more about God.
She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Irene Gieck. She is survived by her loving husband, DJ; brother, David Gieck (Sheri); and sister, Ellen (J.J) Hutson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the following ministries.
It is Written,
https://itiswrittencanada.ca/donation/
Amazing Facts, https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/amazingfactsministries/frm_detail.php?FrmUID=2
ADRA.
Her Service will be Live Streamed on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 11:00 am MDT from the Calgary Central Seventh Day Adventist Church click here.
https://calgarycentraladventist.ca/
For a replay of the Funeral Service after May 24 click here.
Messages:
Dear DJ, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife, Betty Ann. Please, know that we are praying for you and your extended family. We also wanted to let you know that Russell MacDonald made a contribution to It Is Written Canada in her memory. With love, Mike and René
Dear DJ, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear wife Betty. We send our love and support to you. We loved her and we love you very much. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4 We are praying that God gives you strength, courage, comfort and peace at this difficult time.
DJ—We were sad to hear about Betty's passing this week. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and will continue to be in the upcoming days and weeks. May you find comfort in God and His word. Barry and Pam Van Petten
My sincere sympathy to DJ and Betty's siblings and extended family. Betty was a wonderful, caring person, as you described in her obituary. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her, we had many chats, and lunch time walks. She has been missed at work, and will be clearly missed in your lives. I am sorry for you loss. Heather