Betty Howell passed away in Red Deer on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the age of 99 years. She was born on May 4, 1921 in Pine Lake, AB. She lived in the Pine Lake/Howell’s Lake District until moving to Red Deer in 1971. She is lovingly remembered by her three children, Sheila Vale (Les), Reid Howell (Chuckie and daughter Marcie) and Pam Hambrook (Al); grandchildren, Rhonda Curry (Greg), Lawrence Vale (Tracey), Dean Vale (Julie), Shannon Giberson (Dylan) and Dean Meier (Karen); great-grandchildren, Jayden, Keaten, Brodie, Brooklyn, Wyatt, Kelsey, Meghan and Jenna; nephew, Bob Prockiw (Linda). She was predeceased by her sister, Pam Prockiw (Joe). Betty loved music, nature and dancing, and belonged to the Waskasoo Singers at the Golden Circle for a number of years. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Betty’s name may do so to the Central Alberta Humane Society, 4505 - 77 St. Red Deer, AB T4P 2J1. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
My deepest condolences to the entire Howell family. I reminded my Dad (John Charlton) today on his 89th birthday that it was 73 years ago that his family moved from Howell's Lake where my Grandfather (Humphrey) homesteaded. I have wonderful memories of Betty gardening at our farm in Red Deer and bringing Teddy, that fluffy big dog out for visits. Those are some of the most treasured memories of my youth. Betty was a beautiful soul and made such a great impression on me and I am sure many others.