Obituary of Betty Harris

Obituary for A.L. Elizabeth (Betty) Harris (nee Elving) April 10, 1929 to April 21, 2009 Astrid Linnea Elizabeth (Betty) Harris (nee Elving) was born in Kandahar, SK on April 10, 1929 and passed away in Lloydminster, SK on April 21, 2009. Betty leaves to mourn her children Elayne Harris Lorenz (Norbert), Dennis (Darlene), Arnold, (D�Arcy), five grandchildren, Jonathan Lorenz, Tannis (Jason Lazerte), Justin Harris, Jessica Harris, and Brett Harris, two great grandchildren, Tristan and Fynley Lazerte as well as her dear sister, Lily Zander, who she recently visited in Squamish, B.C. Betty was pre-deceased by her husband Alf Harris (April 11, 2008), her parents Astrid and Alfred Elving, one brother, Alfred Elving, one sister, Ella Solvason; brothers-in-law, Magnus Solvason, Julius Zander, Gerald Harris, Ron Harris, William (Bill) Harris, Arnold Edwards; sisters-in-law, Florence (McInnis) Harris, Evelyn (Harris) Edwards, Minnie Elving; two nephews, Ross Harris and Vernon Zander, one niece, Karen Burgess, and one great nephew Gerry Harris. Remaining family members include two sister-in-laws, Ina Harris and Helga Harris, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty received her formal education at Big Quill School near Kandahar, SK. She also attended Scott Business School in Saskatoon, SK, completing her training in 1948. Betty was employed at the Saskatoon Star Phoenix and also worked in Port Arthur, Ontario (now known as Thunder Bay) as a typesetter for The News Chronicle, for approximately 7 years. She worked in the United States for a short time before returning to the prairies to marry Alf Harris on December 7, 1956 in Colonsay, SK. They moved to Lloydminster the following year. Betty�s Christian faith was an integral part of her life. She was committed to her God and family and actively served both, over the years. In addition to her family commitments, she worked alongside her husband, Alf, and was a team player in his business endeavors. As well, she is fondly remembered for organizing fowl suppers, pancake suppers, banquets, and the farmer�s market lunches at the church; but most of all, sharing her gift of hospitality. She was an active member of St. John�s Anglican Church, the Gideons Auxiliary, Christian Women�s Club, as well as the Anglican Church Women�s organizations. The family wishes to thank the �good Samaritans� who stopped to help Mom when she fell near the Dr. Cooke Nursing Home, while out for a walk. As well, the family thanks Dr. Thomas Kerlis for his care of and compassion for Mom over the years; Dr. Vernon Naidoo in Emergency; the staffs at the Lloydminster Hospital, Points West, and the Hearthstone; Rev. Michael Stonhouse; Pat Skinner for her eulogy; Jeanine Hatchard for the inspirational solo; the Anglican church ladies for the lunch; as well as, McCaws Funeral Home and Saskatoon Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at the Columbarium at St. John�s Anglican Cathedral in Saskatoon, SK at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Lloydminster Hospital Foundation, or the charity of one�s choice.