Betty Ann Shaw
December 29th, 1949 ~ May 5th, 2022
SHAW, Betty Ann
December 29, 1949 – May 5, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty, our loving mother, sister, auntie, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 11am in Ponoka, Alberta at the age of 72.
Ms. Betty Ann Shaw was Born on December 29, 1949, in Peace River, Alberta to the late Clara and George Shaw. She was a long-time resident of High Prairie, AB and worked for many years for Alberta Transportation and the Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council. She raised her daughters Jewel and Wendy and grandson Corey in High Prairie and after retirement, she made the move to Red Deer, AB, to be closer to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved watching her grandchildren grow up and was thrilled to be a great grandma to five gorgeous children. Betty was a beautiful, strong, resilient woman. She had a heart for animals and loved walking in nature.
She is survived by her devoted daughters, Jewel (Nate) and Wendy; her grandchildren, Corey (Jaimee), Brandon, Jordan, Kaeden, Greyson, Daxon and Jayvan; great-grandchildren, Khalil, Kaelynn, Kemper, Krew and Kae-loe; her loving sisters, Della (Carl) and Kelly (Claudia); Aunties, Christine, Bertha, Rita; Uncle, Lawrence; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Clara and George; brothers, Brian, Ken and Earl; sister, Jeannie; auntie, Margaret; uncles, Bill, Robert, and Gordon; her nieces, Francis and Rena; and nephew, Jamie.
Special thanks to Dr. Sawisky, unit nurses, health care workers and volunteers at the Ponoka Long Term Care Center who cared for our mom over the past two years. To Tracy, Indigenous Health Coordinator, at the Ponoka hospital, thank-you for gently guiding us through this difficult time.
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life and Luncehon will be held at the Legion Hall in High Prairie, AB, on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 1:00pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6 or the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, 413 West Esplanade Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A6.Messages:
Auntie Betty was a special lady, I spent a lot of time as a child and as a teenager with her. She took me in and treated me as her own. She will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time, I’m sorry I can’t be there. She is no longer suffering and I know she is surrounded by the love of those who have already passed.
Oh goodness ! I’m very sad for your lose of such an awesome women. We all had good laughs together growing up and just being. I will send some smoke up to creator for all of you.
My deepest sympathy and heart breaking sadness to all family and friends for my dearest aunty Betty who will be forever missed. Biggest hugs and kisses to you jewel for being so strong and tough to deal with the lose your momma..Love you and biggest hugs..xoxo..