KIDD, Elizabeth Jean
(nee Paul)
Taken under tragic circumstances in Sidney BC on February 14, 2012.
Bette was born in Govan SK on March 3, 1925. She completed Normal
School in Regina, and briefly taught primary school before serving in
the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. She later completed an
Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She worked for
many years as an educator of children and adults in Saskatoon. Bette
and her husband Lloyd (deceased 2007) retired to Vancouver Island in
1979. The loving couple did a great deal of overseas leisure travel
and cruising. Bette greatly enjoyed her service with the United
Church, the Open Door (Our Place), and Volunteer Victoria. Her
lifelong passion was singing in her church choirs, most recently in
St Paul’s United Church choir in Sidney. For fun, Bette sang and
performed in Amica Beechwood Village’s choral group.
Bette is survived by her loving children Jacqueline and Richard,
sister Marjorie Edwards (Nokomis SK), son-in-law Christopher,
daughter-in-law Cecily, and step-grandchildren Christopher, Michael
and Crystal. Bette’s kind and joyful nature profoundly touched all
who knew and adored her. She will be greatly missed by her extended
family, her friends, and especially by us who call her “World’s
Greatest Mom”.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 2:00pm, at
St Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview, Sidney BC. Donations may be
made to “Our Place”, or to the
church. Optionally, flowers may be sent to the church near the
service date.