Betty was born just prior to her parents (Stewart and Mildred Haywood-Farmer) purchasing Indian Gardens Ranch, at Savona. She lived all aspects of ranch life there for over 50 years, half of that time with her best friend, partner and husband Robert (Bob) Dalgleish. They retired to Savona in 1983 and then to Kamloops in 2004. On her own, the past few years Betty enjoyed the comfort of the community at Kamloops Seniors Village.
She was enthusiastic in life, from her hearty “halloo” when answering the phone to cheering for sports teams, especially hockey, and in supporting her large extended family in their varied pursuits. We all wished she had documented the stories told by the many ranch hands she fed. She loved local adventures and cherished the many drives she and Dad took upon retirement. She had a great memory; the whole family relied on her recall, especially Dad.
Betty is survived by her children: Allison (Alan Saucier), Donald, Mary Ellen (Steven Pringle) and Janis (Don Mah), 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and her brother Frank. She was predeceased in 2013 by her husband Bob; her daughter-in-law Melanie in 2016, and her cat Stanley in 2019.
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Janet Freathy
Janet Ashby
913 Holt Street
Kamloops, BC
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Janet leaves behind her loving husband Jim, of 69 years, her daughter Carol Upstone (Dave), son Brent (Kari), granddaughter Dionne Trottier (John), grandsons Brandon Upstone (Crystal), Ryan Upstone (Lindsay), Brady Ashby and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son Don in 1981 and by her parents Ewart and Elizabeth Freathy, sisters Beth Desjardine and Jessie Dinicol and brother Jim Freathy.
Janet was born in Edmonton, Alberta and moved to Kamloops in 1941. She met the love of her life, Jim, who she started dating on July 27, 1950 when they both worked at Palm Dairies. They were later married on August 11, 1952.
Janet was always giving of her time whether it was helping out with her children's activities or within the community. She spent more than 45 years volunteering at the Royal Inland Hospital's Afternoon Auxiliary's Thrift Seller and many years assisting at the Diabetes Clinic at RIH.
Janet enjoyed curling, lawn bowling and watching hockey. She and Jim were long time Blazers season ticket holders. Janet and Jim enjoyed travelling over the years to many places with family and their best friends Bep and Marv Crawford. Some of her fondest memories were of Hawaii and Portugal along with numerous bus tours they ventured on.
